Jason Rezaian (second from right), the Washington Post reporter who was recently released from an Iranian prison, is joined by his brother, Ali Rezaian, wife Yeganeh Salehi, and mother Mary Rezaian outside the entrance to Landstuhl Regional Medical C...

Jason Rezaian (second from right), the Washington Post reporter who was recently released from an Iranian prison, is joined by his brother, Ali Rezaian, wife Yeganeh Salehi, and mother Mary Rezaian outside the entrance to Landstuhl Regional Medical C...

Three U.S. citizens recently released from detention in Iran arrived at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, late evening Jan. 17 and have begun their reintegration process.

Trained and highly capable military health professionals at LRMC are evaluating their condition, providing any necessary medical care and assisting in their recovery process. There is no pre-determined amount of time involved in the reintegration process.

The LRMC team is sensitive to what the patients have been through and will proceed with their reintegration at a pace in which they are comfortable. The ultimate goal is to help the returnees join their families and society as they continue their path of recovery from the ordeal.

"My staff and I share in the excitement to welcome these returned individuals to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, where we are honored to care for them," said Col. James Laterza, LRMC commander. "Our team is focused on determining their medical needs in a safe environment to assist them on their road to recovery."

Each returnee initially received a full medical assessment to ensure that any acute needs were immediately addressed, Laterza explained. From there, a deliberate reintegration process began, specifically designed to suit each individual's personal needs.

The process includes formal structured briefings and will allow each returnee to speak with the medical team about any other issues. A critical part of this process is the decompression period that maximizes the health and welfare of each returnee.

Family members assist in the reintegration process as the assessment continues and medical professionals monitor the patient's treatment and progress.

"As these returnees undergo treatment, we will preserve their privacy consistent with Federal privacy laws and regulations," Laterza said. "Once our portion is completed, we will coordinate a smooth transition for each returnee to their continuing treatment location.

"We are committed to ensuring each of these citizens is firmly grounded on their path to health."