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200th MPCOM medics fine-tune medic skill sets during extensive training

Courtesy Story | 200th Military Police Command | Date: 11.04.2012

As the sounds of gun fire and mortar round explosions filled the air, a small group of Reserve soldiers rush into a darkened room only to be exposed to bright strobe-like flashes that nearly blinded them. Read More

‘Warhorse’ medically resets

Story by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan | 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 10.16.2012

The medical units with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division went through a week-long medical reset Oct. 15 thru 19. Read More

Kandahar, Helmand doctors meet to mend collective concerns

Story by Sgt. Ashley Curtis | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 10.15.2012

Afghanistan’s war casualties rely on the medical evacuation services and expertise of a broad range of Afghan medical and civilian medical professionals. Doctors representing the full spectrum of medical... Read More

Soldier-centered medical home generates readiness

Story by Sgt. Mark Miranda | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.15.2012

The soldier-centered medical home is something of an experimental concept, providing medical care for soldiers assigned to both 555th Engineer Brigade and 17th Fires Brigade, with support from Madigan Healthcare... Read More

Passion for serving others drives soldier and career

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs | Date: 10.15.2012

When Spc. Stephen Palmer, a combat medic from Greenwich, R.I., took his oath of enlistment in July 2009, he proudly swore to himself to serve with a special purpose: helping those in need. Read More