Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new four-legged staff member to the rank of Air Force major during a ceremony held June 6.

U.S. Army Maj. (Dr.) Meghan Louis, Director of Veterinary Services at Public Health Command-Pacific, explains how U.S. Army veterinarians are critical in providing the necessary documents for travel and are committed to providing expert advice, based on scientific knowledge, on animal health and welfare when it comes to traveling with pets.

You've heard of simulated battlefield exercises for treating wounded soldiers, but what about their canine counterparts who accompany warfighters into battle? Find out about the tactical trainings for efficient care and evacuation of wounded military working dogs.

Just like their humans, animals on base need medical care, too. From military working dogs to personal pets (even rabbits!) a McConnell AFB veterinarian lends some tips and tools to help you keep your animals healthy.

The Department of Defense launches a Military Working Dog Trauma Registry to track MWD casualty care epidemiology, treatment, diagnostics, and outcomes to improve care.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care training is not unique to the active-duty nurses and medical technicians from the 72nd Medical Group, however, what is unique is training in Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training.

Animal care specialist provides valuable training to military working dog handlers

Fifteen U.S. Soldiers, including five from the New York Army National Guard, provided medical care to about 3,000 South African villagers in the Richards Bay area, along the eastern coast of South Africa, 100 miles northeast of Durban, during a medical readiness exercise in July.

A multimedia piece about the 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service) conducting a joint branch training at Fort McCoy, WI. The Soldiers demonstrated life saving skills for working military dogs. SB: Capt. Gabrielle Schrader, Veterinary Service Officer, 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services)

Military Working Dog trauma database would aid in preventing and treating injuries

Military Working Dogs’ best bet for survival is fresh canine blood.

Working Dog Forum explored research to keep dogs in top form.

[T]he facility’s team does everything possible to make patients feel comfortable.

This directive reissues DOD Directive 6400.4 (Reference (a)) to establish policy and assign responsibilities for veterinary public and animal health services in accordance with the authority in DODD 5136.01 (Reference (b))