NAVY MEDICINE FAST FACTS

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments. In this edition, we look back at the 82 physicians who received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on and off the battlefield.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments. In this edition, we look back at the eight Navy physicians who made history as astronauts. Because of them, the Navy remains the ONLY service that can claim to have provided medical support undersea, on the surface, in the air and in space.  less

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In this edition of Fast Facts, we look back at Navy Medicine in the Battle of Okinawa (April 1 - June 22, 1945).

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments. In this edition, we look back at Navy Medicine in 1871, when the Medical Corps became an official staff corps of the Navy and the title of Surgeon General was established.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments. In this edition, we spotlight Vice Adm. Joel Boone, one of the most legendary medical officers in the history of the U.S. Navy.  less

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In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast... read more

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) is proud to present a series of special edition Fast Facts, delving into key historical moments. In this edition, we look at advent of naval hospitals in the Age of Sail and the important roles these facilities played in supporting the fleet.  less