Col. William Lordan Keller spent more than five decades in the U.S. Army, innovating in the operating room and putting patients first — earning the moniker the “Grand Old Man of Army Medicine.”
In the early 1900s, he began his military service as a contract surgeon in the Philippines. After earning his commission, he took on major cases at Manila’s First Reserve Hospital, drawing praise for results “that could not be excelled, saving many lives that would otherwise be lost,” a remark recorded by his commanding officer, Maj. John Banister, in his biography.
By the end of World War I, he had become a respected surgeon and teacher. In France, he managed a U.S. Army hospital and trained American medical officers. According to...
Defense Health Agency Command Senior Enlisted Leader Force Master Chief PatrickPaul (PaP) Mangaran explains why he calls every teammate – whether they wear a uniform or not – a Warrior. Being a Warrior means an unwavering commitment. Whether it’s to readiness and integrity, defending our nation, to family and teammates, or to your own principles, Warriors are tough. They serve with honor and dedication, sacrificing and protecting, constantly striving and improving. Warriors exhibit resilience and pure grit when faced with adversity. The work they do is vital to generating and sustaining warfighter readiness as DHA delivers on its sacred trust: to keep our warfighters, medical teams, and ourselves in the fight.
