30th Medical Command: 2011 in photos

By 30th MEDCOM Public AffairsJanuary 10, 2012

US and UK medical Soldiers conduct joint training
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Medical troops hone skills with innovative, rapidly deployable setup
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Army medical leaders, Soldiers celebrate at historic site
3 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Guests enjoy dinner in the Palais Prinz Carl during the 30th Medical Command's Spring Ball March 4. Some of the Army's top medical professionals gathered with leaders and Soldiers of the 30th Medical Command at the historic site for the unit's celebr... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers refine combat medical skills at state-of-the-art facility
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Medical Company presented unique token
5 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 557th Medical Company (Area Support) was presented a Black Scarf by the leadership of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade for their unwavering medical support throughout the unit's mission rehearsal exercise in Grafen... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Medical troops train on new equipment, mission
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Army Nurse takes command of Europe's only Combat Support Hospital
7 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Ann Marie Sammartino accepts the 212th Combat Support Hospital battalion colors from the Commander of the 30th Medical Command, Col. John M. Cho, during the 212th CSH Change of Command Ceremony in Miesau June 14. (US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
557th Medics train German Psyops Soldiers
8 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – German Soldiers of the 950th Psyops Battalion treat a simulated casualty during Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3) training June 16, as instructor Sgt. Kevin Perry, a combat medic from the 557th Medical Company (Area Support) looks on. A team of com... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Airborne medical troops conduct medical evacuation training
9 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 1st Lt. Matthew McCreery and Spc. Matthew Ruble lead their team away from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter after unloading a simulated casualty during medical evacuation training July 11 at the Baumholder Training Area. The training was a part of the mis... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Airborne combat medic inducted into prestigious club
10 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – An airborne combat medic from the 67th Forward Surgical Team (Airborne) was inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) during an award ceremony at the Yellow Ribbon Room here July 28. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Ruff, the 67th FST (ABN) detachment... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
2011 US Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge
11 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Capt. Thomas Jorchia from the 173rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company out of Bamberg, Germany simulates administering aid to a casualty during a lane walk through at the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge standardization and testing... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Surgical Technician recognized for selfless service
12 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Milfred Shane Williams of U.S. Army Europe's 160th Forward Surgical Team receives the USO national Volunteer of the Year Award from former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers (left) and retired Lt. Gen. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
FSTE tests medical support, ground forces together
13 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A doctor treats a simulated causality, a mannaquin capable of breathing and bleeding, during the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's Full-Spectrum Training Environment rotation at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 10, 2011. The 212th Combat S... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Celebrating the holidays
14 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The U.S. Army Europe Commanding General, Lt. Gen Mark Hertling along with Soldiers and Leaders from across 30th Medical Command and Army Medicine, gathered at the Best Western Palatin in Wiesloch, Germany December 10, for the 30th MEDCOM Holiday Ball... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Spiritual Resilience
15 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Chaplain (Col.) Thomas L. Day, the Baden-Wurrtemberg Garrison Chaplain, speaks during the 30th Medical Command Prayer Breakfast at the HMEDDAC dining facility December 9. The prayer breakfast was a part of the 30th MEDCOM's Comprehensive Soldier Fitn... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
US Army medical leaders presented with Polish medal
16 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The (From left) Col. Stefan Walowski, the Polish senior national representative for Ramstein, Lt. Col. Rachele Smith, the Mannheim Army Health Center and Coleman Troop Medical Clinic commander, Col. John M. Cho, the 30th Medical Commander commander, ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Airborne medical unit cases it guidon for deployment
17 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Family Members, and friends of the U.S. Army Europe's only airborne forward surgical team gathered at the Miesau Fitness Center recently to formally mark the first step in the units impending deployment. The leaders of the 67th Forward Surg... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Doyle relinquishes command of 30th Medical Command
18 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Dennis D. Doyle passes the 30th Medical Command colors to Brig. Gen. Nadja Y. West, Europe Regional Medical Command commander, during his Relinquishment of Command Ceremony on the Nachricten Kaserne Parade Field May 10. Col. Daniel P. Orrico, th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
King assumes responsibility of 30th Medical Command
19 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Alexis A. King shakes hands with Col. Dennis D. Doyle, commander of the 30th Medical Command, after officially becoming the command sergeant major of the 30th MEDCOM in a ceremony April 19 in Heidelberg, Germany. (U.S. Army Photo by... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
American, British and German medical Soldiers build skills, interoperability
20 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – German and American Soldiers work together to secure a simulated casualty for movement during a joint medical training exercise in Hamm, Germany May 12. Soldiers of the U.S. Army Europe's 212th Combat Support Hospital, the United Kingdom's 1st Medica... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Medical Soldiers pay tribute to fallen during ceremony in France
21 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The color guard from the Europe Regional Medical Command marches during the Memorial Day Ceremony May 29, at the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in Bony, France. Soldiers from the Europe Regional Medical Command alongside Marines of France's 1st... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Thoracic surgeon assumes command of 30th MEDCOM
22 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Brig. Gen. Nadja Y. West, the commander of the Europe Regional Medical Command, leads Col. Daniel P. Orrico, the 30th MEDCOM chief of staff, and Col. John M. Cho, the 30th MEDCOM commander, to the reviewing stand following the passing of the colors. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Medical battalion inducts new noncommissioned officers
23 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 30th Medical Command senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Alexis A. King, imparts his wisdom upon the inductees during the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion's NCO Induction Ceremony at the Wiesbaden Community Activities Center June 12... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Airborne FST recertifies
24 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 67th Forward Surgical Team (Airborne) discuss medical treatment on a simulated wounded soldier during a medical exercise, Miesau, Germany, Feb. 16, 2011. The 67th Forward Surgical Team is the only airborne forward surgical team in E... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- In 2011, the 30th Medical Command accomplished numerous missions, including training as an entire Medical Command in Grafenwoehr, partnering with coalition partners on many exercises, hosting a stellar Expert Field Medical Badge Certification, and leading the way in the Europe Regional Medical Command Best Warrior and Medic competitions.

"Thank you in advance for making 2012 a stellar year," said Col. John M. Cho, the 30th MEDCOM commander. "Keep in mind that you are our Nation's best, and the reason why 30th MEDCOM enjoys its great reputation. Continue to do what is right, live the Army Values, and sustain your healthy living lifestyle well into 2012."

This slideshow features photos from events from the past year. For more photos, visit the 30th MEDCOM Photostream on Flickr.

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