FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, along with friends, family members and Soldiers, gathered March 15 on MacArthur Parade Field for a moment 16 weeks in the making, the graduation of the Army’s newest 68W combat medics.
This ceremony carried a significance unlike any other.
In the front row sat retired Sgt. 1st Class Sammie L. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient, whose heroism in Vietnam has inspired generations of Soldiers. On this day, he was not only a national hero, but he was also a grandfather watching his grandson, Pfc. Reuben Brinkmeter, join the ranks of America’s lifesavers.
“I’m honored to be alongside everyone today,” Davis said. “If it weren’t for medics, I wouldn’t be...
06.01.2026 | FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, US |
Story by Bryan Lunn
