The Challenges that Hospital Corpsmen faced in Iraq: PTSD, TBI, and the Role of Hospital Corpsmen in Combat

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Key points Introduction In March 2003, a team called the 1st Expeditionary Force (IMEF), accompanied by Corpsmen, invaded Iraq on a mission to remove Saddam Hussein. The operation was conducted in conjunction with the United Nations on a mission that took them deep into Iraq. About a year later in March 2004, the 1st Medical … Read more

Hospital Ships Were Ready to Respond on 9/11: The Advanced Medical Capabilities of US Navy’s Sea Vessels

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Key points Hospital corpsmen deployed to National Capital Region after 9/11 When the towers fell on 9/11, hospital corpsmen were assigned to the national capital region. They boarded the USNS Comfort and arrived on the 14th of September. They were there to provide the assistance needed to help thousands of rescue workers in search of … Read more