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Soft Power was the new focus for the US Towards the turning of the new century, America began a focus on a term known as Soft Power. Soft power was the idea that using goodwill and cooperation to influence the nations and the people of the world was what the US had adopted to be … Read more

So many things seemed to have happened during this time. There were a ton of changes that sprouted for the better. The role of women became more important than ever to the Hospital Corps World War II marked the beginning of women who were enlisted into the Hospital Corps. These women joined an organization called … Read more

On September 11, 2001, there were two places attacked. The most notable and widespread announcement came from the World Trade Center. The other was the Pentagon. America had awakened to these attacks on a relentless search for the terrorists who were responsible for the tragic deaths of the American people. What are the origins of … Read more

In 1916, America was on the verge of entering World War I. Structural changes were happening within the ranks of the Hospital Corps. Revisions were being made that arguably reflects our modern-day rank system. Hospital Apprentice Hospital Second Class Hospital First Class Pharmacist Mate Third Pharmacist Mate Second Pharmacist Mate First Chief Pharmacist Mate All … Read more

In the Navy, members are expected to combine professional ethics with the tradition of “service with distinction.” Every other branch depends on you and your unique skills. How and when did the Navy hospital corpsman begin In 1799, Congress made a rule that required warships to be fitted with a sickbay or what was known … Read more

Where did Hospital Corpsmen serve in the Vietnam War? It was 1963. Hospital Corpsmen were sent to serve in Southeast Asia. There were so many places that Corpsmen were stationed. They served in: Marine Corps Navy air and ground forces Naval support hospitals Hospital ships Riverine Warfare (Brown Water Navy) Navy ships off the Gun … Read more