To ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity, military treatment facilities in the Defense Health Agency use trained medical chaperones for appointments. While our staff will offer a chaperone for sensitive exams, every patient has the right to request one at any time for any reason, ensuring you feel respected and supported in your care.
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When a training accident happens in the field, minutes matter.
At Fort Riley, those minutes can determine whether a 1st Infantry Division Soldier makes a full recovery or suffers a career-ending disability. With the arrival of a new ambulance fleet at Irwin Army Community Hospital, those minutes are now better protected than ever.
The upgraded vehicles bring capabilities designed for the conditions of military training like rugged off-road terrain, unpredictable weather, and high-risk environments.
Emergency Medical Services at Fort Riley operate differently than most civilian systems. While civilian EMS primarily respond to emergencies on paved city streets, Fort Riley’s EMS must be prepared to enter live-fire ranges and training...
04.16.2026 | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
Story by Jorge Gomez
This isn't just an ambulance; it's a Soldier's second chance. With the ability to navigate rugged, off-road terrain and deliver advanced trauma care, these new vehicles at Fort Riley serve as a critical lifeline. A new fleet of ambulances arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, March 2026. These upgraded vehicles ensure that 1st Infantry Division Soldiers injured in the field receive faster, more effective care, which increases the likelihood of a full return to duty.
