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 this edition, we look back at the longest serving hospital ships in the history of the U.S. Navy—USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort. For nearly 40 years, these ships have provided vital seaborne medical capabilities and served as powerful symbols of humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.  less

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In this issue of Navy Medicine Fast Facts, we highlight the newly established Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs)—Emergency Medical Technician and EMT... read more

In this issue of Navy Medicine Fast Facts, we highlight the newly established Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs)—Emergency Medical Technician and EMT Paramedic. On page 2, we look back at important Hospital Corpsman NEC milestones.  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 this edition, we look back at the role of Navy hospital ships during World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War.  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 this edition, we look back at Navy hospital ships from 1898 to 1920, a period when these floating hospitals first achieved recognition as vital components of naval power projection and humanitarian aid.  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 this edition, we look back at the first “floating hospitals” employed by the U.S. Navy. For almost as long as there has been a Navy Medicine hospital ships have played integral roles in treating and saving lives.  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 this edition, we look back at the 82 physicians who received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on and off the battlefield.  less