Medical Readiness Command, Europe

Congratulations to Lt. Col. Hans Kitcher and the amazing U.S. Army medical team from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for their dedication and hard work during the recent 2024 MEDREX in Accra, Ghana. Their professionalism and dedication is a testament to the importance of strengthening medical capabilities and building lasting partnerships between U.S. and African military health professionals. #StrongerTogether

A READY MEDICAL FORCE! LAKENHEATH, United Kingdom - Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and director of Defense Health Network Europe, had the pleasure of conducting a townhall and meeting with USAF medical personnel from RAF Lakenheath, RAF Alconbury, and RAF Croughton military treatment facilities earlier this week.

Kudos to U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Taft, a dedicated critical care nurse from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, for her professionalism during the 2024 MEDREX exercise in Ghana, Africa recently. Her efforts were instrumental in exchanging medical practices, procedures, and techniques with African partners. This collaboration strengthens treatment capabilities and builds lasting relationships. Her hard work is truly making a global impact!

A READY MEDICAL FORCE! FELTWELL, United Kingdom - Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and director of Defense Health Network Europe, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Gonzalez, had the opportunity to stop by and visit with members of the RAF Feltwell Army Veterinary Treatment Facility during their trip to the United Kingdom this week.

HAPPY 248th BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Today the Army celebrates the birth of our nation and honors the founders for their achievements and sacrifices in the face of tremendous adversity as they pledged to each other their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor.” The Army played an essential role in the founding of the United States as an independent nation and in winning the Revolutionary War. Without the Army, there is no United States!

HAPPY 107th BIRTHDAY ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS The U.S. Army Medical Service Corps celebrated 107 years of service on 30 June. The Medical Service Corps consists of four multi-functional areas comprised of 23 areas of concentration, and four additional skill identifiers. MSC officers serve in administrative health services, medical allied sciences, preventive medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, aeromedical evacuation, and as health services maintenance technicians.

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team leads medical readiness exercise in Ghana A 25-member team composed of U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force medical, veterinary, and dental personnel from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Dental Health Activity-Rhineland Pfalz, Public Health Command Europe, the USAF 86th Medical Squadron, and the North Dakota National Guard, participated in a three-week medical readiness exercise, or MEDREX, together with members of the Ghana Armed Forces, May 12 - 31, 2024 at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana.

A READY MEDICAL FORCE! FELDKIRCHEN, Germany - Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and director of Defense Health Network Europe, had the privilege of attending the Bundeswehr Medical Service's Demonstration Exercise in Feldkirchen, Germany on June 27. The medical exercise showcased an impressive demonstration of capabilities, including a deliberate evacuation process from one sequential role to the next. This collaboration highlights the strength and coordination of our international medical teams. #StrongerTogether #ArmyMedicine

Medical Soldiers from U.S. Army Health Clinic Ansbach train alongside Bundeswehr counterparts Soldiers from U.S. Army Health Clinic (USAHC) Ansbach participated in a valuable and realistic joint training exercise with the Bundeswehr's Transport Helicopter Regiment 30 "TAUBERFRANKEN” and German firefighters during a medical emergency response exercise in Niederstetten, Germany, June 20. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eYDZezBW

LANDSTUHL, Germany - U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Ted Brown, commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, along with members of his medical staff, hosted a French military medical delegation on June 25 for a series of briefings and discussions in order to gain mutual knowledge and a better understanding about each other's practices and procedures when it comes to ocular trauma care. The French medical delegation consisted of Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Francoise Froussart and Col. (Dr.) Jean-Remi Fenolland. The day-long meeting was also designed to improve interoperability and cooperation between the two-nations. (Courtesy Photo)