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68W / US Army Healthcare Specialist

WEBThe 68W combat medic, or, more officially, the Army health care specialist, must complete basic combat training before assignment to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) courses at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, …

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Military Medicine in the War of 1812

WEBContrary to popular belief, the typical soldier in the War of 1812 did not die from the effect of bullets or cannonballs, but rather from the effect of germs. Infectious disease was the …

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Shell Shock / Combat Stress Reaction (CSR) / Post …

WEBWorld War I Australian dressing station in France. Wounded warrior in lower left of image is thought to have the dazed look of a soldier suffering shell shock. US Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & …

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Major Walter Reed, MD (1851 – 1902)

WEBAppendicitis claimed the life of this military hero on November 22, 1902; he was 51 years old. He’s buried at Arlington National Cemetery but his legacy to the military and to medicine live on. The Walter Reed Army Medical …

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Fort Sam Houston

WEBFort Sam Houston is said to be the world’s largest and most prestigious military medical training center today. Since the army elected Fort Sam as its primary medical center …

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Horses as Healers: How Equine Therapy is Helping Military Personnel

WEBEquine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, is a type of therapy that involves interacting with horses in a variety of ways. The therapy can be done on the …

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Permanent Supportive Housing Helps Homeless Veterans get Back …

WEBDid you know that it costs more money for many people to remain homeless than it does to place them in permanent supportive housing? It’s true! Due to the likelihood of homeless …

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