Army Medicine

04/28/2026

Army Medicine is not just preparing for the future of health care — it is helping shape it.

MG Paula Lodi joined health care and innovation leaders at eMerge Americas to bring an Army Medicine perspective to how technology, workforce development and global partnerships can strengthen care in complex environments.

From the battlefield to the bedside, Army medical research continues to drive solutions that protect the force, support readiness and improve outcomes for those we serve.

04/27/2026

The future of Army Medicine starts with the leaders we invest in today.

The 2026 U.S. Army Medical Department Junior Leadership Course, held April 27-May 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, brings together outstanding junior military leaders for a week of professional development, leader engagement and mission-focused learning.

Through senior leader panels, team building and operational briefings, participants are strengthening the skills, confidence and perspective needed to lead across Army Medicine’s continuously transforming environment.

04/24/2026

Army Medicine honored the legacy of DUSTOFF during a plaque unveiling at the National Museum of the United States Army, recognizing the courage, sacrifice and innovation of the aeromedical evacuation units that helped shape lifesaving combat care.

Their legacy is more than history. It is a reminder that every mission, every evacuation and every life saved continues to inspire how Army Medicine delivers combat-ready care today.

04/24/2026

Army Medicine honored the legacy of DUSTOFF and the units whose courage shaped lifesaving combat care across generations during a plaque unveiling at the National Museum of the United States Army.

The semiannual ceremony commemorated Army Medicine aviation units, including the 54th Medical Detachment, 159th Medical Company, 377th Medical Company, 57th Medical Detachment and 101st Airborne Eagle DUSTOFF. These units represent a legacy of rapid response, battlefield evacuation and selfless service that continues to inform how Army Medicine delivers combat-ready care today.

The event included remarks from Army Medicine leaders and DUSTOFF veterans, including MG (Ret.) and Medal of Honor recipient Patrick Brady, pictured shaking hands with Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, The Surgeon General of the Army and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command. BG (Ret.) Doyle is pictured delivering remarks during the event.

Their stories are more than history — they are reminders of the courage, innovation and commitment that continue to drive Army Medicine’s mission to save lives on and off the battlefield.

04/23/2026

Future military physicians are getting an early look at battlefield medicine where it happens. Training alongside the D.C. Army National Guard helps connect classroom learning to readiness, teamwork, and real-world casualty care.

04/23/2026

When demand for chemical defense expertise rises, Army Medicine must be ready. MRDC’s work helps strengthen protection, sharpen preparedness, and support the force in complex environments.

Over the past three years, requests tripled for expertise with chemical warfare defense. Dr. Daniel P. Nogee, chief of consultation at the Chemical Casualty Care Division of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, states it plainly: “Today, chemical defense has a dual purpose. It protects the victims, but it also changes the risk calculus of our adversaries, who may be deterred from attacking if they believe it won’t succeed.”

See how has a critical role in addressing the complex challenges posed by chemical weapon exposure here: https://mrdc.health.mil/index.cfm/media/articles/2026/demand_increases_for_consults_on_chemical_warfare_defense

04/22/2026

Seventh and eighth graders at Ramstein Middle School became environmental detectives for a day, tackling “The Mystery of the Ailing Ram” alongside experts from Public Health Command Europe. Through hands-on investigation, students analyzed water and soil samples, studied insect life, and applied real-world environmental health techniques to solve the case.

From microbiology to pollution control, this interactive experience brought science to life, building curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how environmental health supports the force and the community.

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Ramstein, Germany– Seventh and eighth graders at Ramstein Middle School recently solved an environmental mystery with the help of local experts. Scienti...

04/22/2026

Army Medicine builds readiness and strengthens partnerships through MEDREX-26 in Ghana. Working side by side with Ghana Armed Forces medical professionals, our teams train, share expertise, and deliver care to enhance interoperability and capability in support of the mission.

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04/21/2026

Army Medicine readiness starts long before the emergency. Training like this builds the speed, precision and confidence our medics need when every second matters — because preserving the force starts at the point of injury.

04/20/2026

What clinicians are seeing now on the modern battlefield is shaping how Army Medicine prepares for the next one. From drone-driven trauma patterns to rehabilitation planning for large-scale combat operations, this kind of training helps keep our force ready for the fight ahead.

04/20/2026

Where patient care is the mission, Army Medicine builds professionals ready to deliver world-class care when it matters most. It is more than a job — it is a chance to serve with purpose, precision and impact.