Army Nurse Corp Celebrates 122 years of Excellence.

Photo By Ricardo Reyes-Guevara | Bethesda, Maryland (Feb. 02, 2023) U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jacob Fox and retired Col. Roy A. Harris participate in the ceremonial "cutting of the cake" during a ceremony celebrating the 122nd birthday of the Army Nurse Corp at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Established in 1901, the Army Nurse Corps has served in combat and healthcare from WWII all the way to providing critical support of the International Task Force set up for the COVID-19 pandemic. (DoD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)  

BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES

02.01.2023

Story by Miguel Cajigal 

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Bethesda, Maryland (February 2, 2023) - In an ongoing effort to recognize the valuable roles of its nurses, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) celebrate the Army Nurse Corp’s (ANC) 122nd birthday, Feb. 2.

The event highlighted the history and contributions of ANC officers since its inception at the end of the Spanish-American war.

“The ANC birthday is the perfect opportunity to recognize the vital role of the ANC, past and present,” said U.S. Army Col. Wendy Woodall, WRNMMC’s Deputy Director for Nursing Services.

The celebration kicked off during morning colors, the presentation of the flags, led by both active duty and retired ANC officers.

Following morning colors, WRNMMC’s Chief Nurse Officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Jessica Beard hosted a cake-cutting ceremony with remarks from U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Karen Gausman, as guest speaker.

Established in 1901, the Army Nurse Corps has served in combat and healthcare from WWII all the way to providing critical support of the International Task Force set up for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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About Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is one of the nation's largest and most renowned military medical centers. Recently dubbed "The Nation's Medical Center," we represent the joining of the "Best of the Best" in military medicine when National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center came together in September of 2011, to form Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as decreed by the Base Realignment and Closure law of 2005.

We are comprised of nearly 7,100 dedicated staff members who make it their daily mission to achieve the vision and mission of our medical center. Our vision is to serve military families and our nation's active duty, returning war heroes, veterans and our Nation's leaders.
We’re committed to operational readiness, outstanding customer service, and world-class health care delivery for our beneficiaries.

• Date Taken: 02.01.2023
• Date Posted: 02.03.2023 08:11
• Story ID: 437521
• Location: BETHESDA, MD, US