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Aug. 20, 2021

LRMC verified as only Level II Trauma Center overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently became the only medical facility outside the United States verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.

Aug. 20, 2021

Month-long training aids in developing future Army nurses

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Three Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets received a unique training experience this summer while participating in the Nurse Summer Training Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the only forward-stationed medical center for United States and Coalition Forces.

Aug. 3, 2021

Vicenza Soldier discusses innovations during pandemic

VICENZA, Italy — After a tour as a combat engineer, U.S. Army Spc. Siary Williamson wanted to pursue his dreams of becoming a pharmacist. When the opportunity to change his occupation arose, Williamson decided to change his military occupational specialty to 68Q, or an Army pharmacy technician specialist. What he didn’t expect was the broad experience he would receive beyond pharmacy operations at USAHC Vicenza.

July 21, 2021

LRMC Soldiers vie to earn “Best Warrior” title

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Soldiers from across Europe competed to earn the title of Best Warrior during Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Best Warrior Competition, July 7-8.

July 21, 2021

Georgia native, pharmacy tech finds fulfillment serving overseas

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Seven years ago, Walter Howard II worked a comfortable state government job in South Carolina before realizing he wanted to help others in a different way.

July 21, 2021

Wisconsin Army reserve unit aids vaccination efforts overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — In April, Military Treatment Facilities across the Department of Defense ramped up efforts to quickly inoculate as many eligible beneficiaries as possible who desired the COVID-19 vaccination. Overseas, the challenges of a contrasting health care system and limited resources drove Americans to MTFs, challenging the facilities to juggle everyday operations with the need for vaccinations.

July 21, 2021

LRMC Soldier braves the unfamiliar, excels with Army team

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Growing up in a small town, MaryCatherine Innace’s sports experience was limited to what her high school had to offer. Still, she enjoyed being active and was eager to try new activities when the opportunity arose, including weightlifting, powerlifting, and track and field throughout high school.

July 5, 2021

LRMC Troop Command bids farewell to commander, welcomes new top brass

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany -- Landstuhl Regional Medical Center's Troop Command held a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christina Buchner relinquished command to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Casey Wilson, at LRMC, July 1.

July 1, 2021

SHAPE Healthcare Facility, Brussels AHC welcome new commander

MONS, Belgium — MONS, Belgium – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Healthcare Facility and U.S. Army Health Clinic Brussels welcomed a new commander as U.S. Army Col. Kathleen G. Spangler relinquished command to U.S. Army Col. Michael D. Ronn, at SHAPE, Belgium, June 24.

July 1, 2021

“Small but mighty” Army health clinic welcomes new commander

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Kaiserslautern, Germany – U.S. Army Health Clinic Kaiserslautern held a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Maj. Shara Fisher relinquished command of the clinic to U.S. Army Maj. Stephen Harmon at Kleber Kaserne, June 30.