ARMY MEDICINE’S LEGACY OF CARE

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care Jun 9 - 15 In this issue we feature June 14, 1775 when the Continental Congress authorizes the Continental Army.

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care Jun 2 - 8 In this issue we feature The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps establishment with the National Defense Act.

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 26 - Jun 1 Featured in this issue is MAJ Margaret D. Craighill who became a Medical Corps officer in the U.S. Army.... read more

Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 26 - Jun 1 Featured in this issue is MAJ Margaret D. Craighill who became a Medical Corps officer in the U.S. Army. Craighill served as a liaison with the newly established Women’s Army Corps (WACs), reporting on the condition of 160,000 deployed Army nurses and WACs personnel. She was also responsible for instituting regular physical exams for servicewomen.  less

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 19 - 25 This issue features PFC Desmond T. Doss, medical aidman, who braved enemy shelling and small-arms fire rescuing... read more

Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 19 - 25 This issue features PFC Desmond T. Doss, medical aidman, who braved enemy shelling and small-arms fire rescuing numerous injured and wounded Soldiers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.  less

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 12 - 18 This issue features PFC David F. Winder, a medical aid man with the Americal Division, posthumously earns the... read more

Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 12 - 18 This issue features PFC David F. Winder, a medical aid man with the Americal Division, posthumously earns the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Despite being seriously wounded by enemy fire, he continued to administer aid to multiple fallen Soldiers until he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.  less

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Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 5 - 11 This issues features “Angels of Bataan and Corregidor” On this day, Bataan and Corregidor fell and 77 U.S.... read more

Army Medicine Legacy of Care May 5 - 11 This issues features “Angels of Bataan and Corregidor” On this day, Bataan and Corregidor fell and 77 U.S. military nurses were taken prisoner in the Philippines. While imprisoned, they provided lifesaving care to POWs in the Santo Tomas and Los Banos Internment Camps, where they were held from 1942–1945.  less