Military medicine has a long and celebrated history. We apply lessons from our past to improve the care of military personnel and their families today and in the future. New surgical techniques, powerful painkillers, antibiotic drugs, and triage and evacuation procedures have revolutionized military medicine.
In this section, you'll find featured stories and information about the history of military medicine.
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9/12/2022
Capt. Viola Howard, an Iron Guardian at the Fort Stewart Soldier Recovery Unit, injured herself during her tour of duty in Germany and was transferred to Fort Stewart She set her mind to recover, rehabilitate, rebuild and ultimately return to active duty.
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9/2/2022
After a horrific car crash, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lauren Arduser was told she'd never walk again. See how her personal resilience, sense of humor, and a lot of hard work are paving the way for her journey back to active duty.
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9/1/2022
Vanessa Aguilar is the ASBP blood donor recruiter at U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guam Blood Donor Center (US NMRTCG BDC).
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8/31/2022
Animal care specialist provides valuable training to military working dog handlers
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8/29/2022
Scuba diving can be extremely dangerous, and it’s possible for divers to develop adverse medical conditions and injuries while performing underwater operations. A common diving injury is decompression sickness (DCS), also referred to as the “bends”.
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8/26/2022
From the legendary United States Army Air Assault School to training with the elite Navy SEALS, students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) took part in a host of summer experiences as they prepared for their second year of medical school.
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8/24/2022
Airmen and Guardians at high risk of transmission now have more access to safety measures against the monkeypox outbreak.
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Last Updated: September 21, 2022