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 at the U.S. Navy in the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918.  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 at the advent of naval hygiene in the late nineteenth century, and look at its impact on the U.S. Navy.  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 at the life of HM2 David Ray, a hero of the Vietnam War and one of 22 hospital corpsmen later awarded the Medal of Honor.  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 at the life of Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd Class Byron Dary, Jr., who earned distinction for extraordinary heroism at the battles of Normandy and Iwo Jima in World War II.  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 at the career of hospital corpsman HMCM William Charette, a Medal of Honor recipient, submarine Independent Duty Corpsman, and the namesake of the USS William Charette (DDG 130).  less

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In this edition of Fast Facts, we look back at Navy Medicine in the “Forgotten War,” which began on June 25, 1950. Navy medical personnel left an... read more

In this edition of Fast Facts, we look back at Navy Medicine in the “Forgotten War,” which began on June 25, 1950. Navy medical personnel left an indelible mark on this conflict—from heroic efforts in the daring Inchon invasion and the harrowing Chosin Reservoir campaign to leading vital life-saving medical innovations. Navy medical personnel were also awarded a remarkable five Medals of Honor, 27 Navy Crosses and 122 Silver Stars for bravery in Korea.  less