NAVY MEDICINE FAST FACTS

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments in Navy Medicine. In this edition we look back on the service of Lt. Morton Silver, a Navy combat dentist who took part in the Inchon landings, as well as the Battles of Seoul and the Chosin Reservoir.  less

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Since 1979, the third Friday of every September has been designated as National POW / MIA Recognition Day to honor all Americans who were prisoners of war... read more

Since 1979, the third Friday of every September has been designated as National POW / MIA Recognition Day to honor all Americans who were prisoners of war or are still missing in action. In this edition of Fast Facts, in honor of this day of remembrance, we look back at the plight of Navy medical POWs as well as service members who remain missing in action.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments in Navy Medicine. In this edition we look back on dental officers who have been on the vanguard of important innovations and technologies that have benefited warfighters.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments in Navy Medicine. In this edition we look back on the career of Rear Admiral Alexander Lyle, a Medal of Honor recipient and the first dentist promoted to flag rank.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments in Navy Medicine. In this edition we look back on the life of the legendary dentist Lt. (junior grade) Weedon Osborne. In addition to posthumously being awarded the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross, Osborne was the first dentist to serve as a namesake of a naval warship.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments in Navy Medicine. In this edition we look back on Healthcare Administrators (HCA). HCAs have been a foundational part of the Medical Service Corps and continue to make an impact throughout Navy Medicine while serving in a wide-assortment of roles—from logisticians and patient administrators to comptrollers and POMIs.  less