Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.22.2025
As the sun rises over Fort Riley on May 22, 2025, three Soldiers from Irwin Army Community Hospital step off for the final test of their strength and endurance: a grueling 12-mile ruck march that culminates their pursuit of the Expert Field Medical Badge. SPC Kangle Lin, SGT Jacob Brand, and SPC Seth Adkins speak about the mental and physical toll of this elite competition. Of the 62......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.13.2025
SPC Kangle Lin didn’t expect the Expert Field Medical Badge to be easy, but nothing prepared him for just how hard it would be. A preventative medicine specialist with Fort Riley Public Health, Lin opens up about the reality of EFMB training. While confident in the academic portion, he admits the physical demands have pushed him to the edge. From equipment to fatigue-induced errors, Lin......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.13.2025
SPC Cristian Nunez, a Biomedical Equipment Technician at Irwin Army Community Hospital, has his eyes set on something much bigger than a badge. He’s chasing a dream to become an Army doctor—and the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) is a proving ground for that future. Nunez opens up about why this challenge matters to him, how it’s pushing him beyond his comfort zone, and what it means......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.09.2025
For SPC Seth Adkins, a medical lab specialist at Irwin Army Community Hospital, earning the Expert Field Medical Badge isn’t just about passing a test—it’s about redemption. After falling short during his first attempt at Fort Campbell, Adkins is back for round two at Fort Riley, determined not to let even the smallest mistake stand in his way. In this interview, Adkins opens up about......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.08.2025
They come from different corners of Irwin Army Community Hospital—orthopedics, physical therapy, public health, biomedical repair—but they all share one goal: earning the Expert Field Medical Badge. Follow these determined Soldiers as they take on one of the Army’s toughest skill challenges. Hear CPT Joseph Marcotte, a seasoned physical therapist, reflect on age, injury risk, and......
Video by Spc. John Farmer | 20th Public Affairs Detachment | 04.17.2025
U.S. Army soldiers of the 56th Medical Brigade and 7th Infantry Division, train during Expert Field Medical Badge training on Camp Casey, April 18, 2025. 65th Medical Brigade hosts EFMB course to create experts at all levels across all organizations and increase readiness and survivability of teams, squads, and platoons. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. John Farmer)...
