Lessons of World War II still prove valuable to military medicine today

Lessons of World War II still prove valuable to military medicine today

Military medical museum reflects on lessons learned from World War II

From mobile surgical facilities to artificial kidneys to air evacuations, the lessons learned on the battlefields of World War II still pay dividends for military medicine today. Sept. 2 marked the 70th anniversary of the end of the deadliest conflict in human history with an estimated 60 million war-related casualties worldwide. At the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, a considerable collection of artifacts and images represents this historic period.  

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Biomedical Sciences Corps education, commissioning program application window open

Eligible Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education or commissioning opportunities can now apply for any of the four available Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications. Read More ...

Add physical activity to your life by visiting a national park

To help engage and create the next generation of park visitors and supporters, the National Park Foundation is kicking off a new Every Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate goal is to provide all fourth grade students and their families with free admission to national parks and other federal lands for the 2015-16 school year. Read More ...