KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - U.S. Army Col. Ekerette Akpan (left front row), command Nurse Executive for Medical Readiness Command, Europe was among a group of senior nursing leaders and clinicians from Medical Readiness Command, Europe, 30th Medical Brigade, Medical Department Activity Bavaria (MEDDACB), Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), and the Air Force 86th Medical Squadron who convened at Rhein Ordnance Barracks, Germany Feb. 2 to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the United States Army Nurse Corps– a historic milestone recognizing over a century of dedicated service since Congress established the corps on February 2, 1901. The event was more than just a ceremonial observance - it was a demonstration of partnership, readiness, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in military nursing. It also reinforced the Army Nurse Corps’ enduring legacy and highlighted the operational relevance of Army nurses in both garrison and operational environments
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2026 05:05 |
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