Fort Drum Medical Activity

07/29/2025

**We’re Hiring!**

working for the federal government offers numerous benefits? These include job stability and security, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and much more!

The Fort Drum MEDDAC and Guthrie Army Health Clinic currently have openings for various positions, including physicians, social workers, and occupational therapy assistants, among others. More positions will be available soon.

To view available positions and start the application process, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/. To narrow your search, use the keywords “Defense Health Agency” and “Military Treatment Facilities under DHA,” along with the zip code 13602.

For more information about the federal application and hiring process, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ0enL8KoeI.

07/28/2025

Celebrating 250 Years of

Today, Soldiers and staff of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity - Fort Drum commemorated the 250th anniversary of Army Medicine with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Guthrie Army Health Clinic.

On July 27, Army Medicine and the Army Medical Corps officially recognized 250 years of history supporting warfighters and their families. This milestone highlights the commitment to providing ready and sustained health service support and force health protection, which enables readiness and conserves the fighting strength of the total force.

07/25/2025

U.S. Army Soldiers from the Fort Drum Medical Activity’s Medical Company (MEDCO) conducted hot and cold load training at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on July 24, 2025, sharpening their skills for rapid, real-world mission readiness.

“Cold load” refers to the process of loading patients onto a helicopter when the engines are off, while “hot load” involves loading patients with the engines running and the blades spinning. The hot load scenario is more challenging and potentially dangerous.

This specialized training, conducted in partnership with Charlie Company, 3-10 General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, equips Soldiers with the skills necessary to efficiently and safely load and unload patients onto aircraft in potentially chaotic situations.

07/24/2025

There are still plenty of appointments available for this Saturday’s school and sports physical rodeo.

The next school year will start before you know it, so don’t wait until the last minute to get your child’s physical completed.

To book, call the appointment line at 1-888-838-1303 or message your care team via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal at https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil.

Remaining School & Sports Physical Dates:
• Saturday, July 26 - 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Tuesday, Aug. 5 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 14 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 19 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

07/22/2025

On Friday, July 18, the Fort Drum Medical Activity officially welcomed our new commander during a change of command ceremony held at Memorial Park. We are pleased to introduce Col. Elizabeth H. Duque as she begins her tenure as the MEDDAC commander and the senior medical officer at Fort Drum.

To read more about the ceremony, please visit our website: https://guthrie.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/4251548/

For more photos, head over to our Flickr page: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCncAq

Soldiers, civilian employees, friends and family of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, also known as MEDDAC, and Guthrie Army Health Clinic welcomed the unit’s new commander during a change of

07/18/2025

The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity - Fort Drum and Guthrie Army Health Clinic officially welcome our new commander during a change of command ceremony held at Memorial Park.

Join us as Col. Elizabeth H. Duque assumes command of MEDDAC from Col. Christina M. Buchner.

We would like to thank COL Buchner for her dedication and service to MEDDAC and the Fort Drum community. We also extend a warm welcome to COL Duque as she joins the MEDDAC family!

07/18/2025

Video Podcast Series

Don't miss this! Our latest Mountain Medic Video Podcast features the incredible Col. Christina Buchner with Command Sgt. Maj. Fredrick Gibbons as they reflect on her impactful two years in command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Drum. Hear her insights, challenges, and proudest moments leading our MEDDAC and serving the Fort Drum community.

We extend our deepest gratitude for her unwavering dedication, leadership, and service. Thank you, COL Buchner, for everything you've done to enhance the health and well-being of our Soldiers, families, and civilians. You will be greatly missed!

Watch our Video Podcast Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ZgLCuvk4iwn-Yi7db5EOqOG4Sq3AR5E

07/17/2025

🚨 Reminder: All Fort Drum MEDDAC clinics and services will close early at noon tomorrow, July 18, for the MEDDAC Change of Command ceremony. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 21. Thank you for your understanding! 🎉

Change of Command Half-Day Operating Notice:

The Fort Drum Medical Activity will operate on a half-day schedule Friday, July 18, 2025, in preparation for the MEDDAC’s Change of Command. All clinics and services will close at noon.

Normal operations will resume Monday, July 21, 2025.

Note: All dental clinics and services will remain open during this time.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. Should you still require assistance, please call the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) or go to https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil/

U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
10th Mountain Division

07/16/2025

Happening now:

Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of some of our outstanding during the MEDDAC monthly awards ceremony here at the Guthrie Clinic. Thank you and congratulations to all those recognized today.

07/16/2025

Soldier Recovery Unit Fort Drum Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) Change of Command and Responsibility

On July 11, 2025, the SRU’s HHD officially welcomed their new commander and first sergeant during a change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at the SRU headquarters.

During the ceremony, Capt. Jacob J. Alvarez assumed command of HHD from Capt. Daniel J. Mraz and 1st Sgt. Kyle J. Harper assumed responsibility of the detachment from 1st Sgt. Julie M. Carmona.

Prior to the ceremony, Harper was laterally promoted from the rank of master sergeant to first sergeant. Congratulations and welcome to the new command team. And thank you to the outgoing command team for your dedicated service to the SRU.

The SRU is the region’s premier organization dedicated to the medical care and recovery of our nation’s Wounded, Ill, and Injured Soldiers.

07/15/2025

Who said training can't be fun?

Recently, Soldiers from MEDDAC’s Medical Company (MEDCO) used Fort Drum’s paintball field to conduct Army Warrior Training, or AWT, to reinforce basic squad tactics.

In partnership with Fort Drum’s Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Warrior Adventure Quest program, the event provided Soldiers an exciting training tool to enhance readiness. This program introduces Soldiers to safe, adrenaline-inducing activities, offering positive alternatives to common challenges faced both after deployments and in everyday life.

For photos of the event, head over to our Flickr page: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCmdE3

07/11/2025

A scheduled power outage will occur across the installation on Tuesday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to the power outage affecting a large number of Fort Drum MEDDAC facilities, the following clinics will open at 1:30 p.m. on that day:

- Guthrie Army Health Clinic
- Bowe Troop Medical Clinic
- Conner Troop Medical Clinic
- Stone Dental Clinic
- Marshall Dental Clinic
- Armed Forces Wellness Center
- Fort Drum Veterinary Clinic
- All Embedded Behavioral Health Facilities

No patient care or services will occur before 1:30 p.m. at the above facilities on Tuesday, July 15. Patients with appointments during this time will be contacted to reschedule.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. Should you still require assistance, please call the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) or go to https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil/.

U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
10th Mountain Division