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MEDCoE

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence

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MEDCoE hosted a ceremony recognizing the passing of the "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act." Sen. John Cornyn (TX) and retire. Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient, attended the ceremony was held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum on Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 28, 2024. Members of various veteran organizations and associations representing the “Dustoff” Crews were in attendance. The event was an opportunity to highlight the historic recognition of the aircrews who flew directly into danger to save lives.

President Joe Biden signed the act into law on Sept. 26, 2024. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who “served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances.” The official Congressional Gold Medal ceremony will take place in Washington D.C. once the medal is finished.

Video by Billy Busby, MEDVID TV

Who We Are

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, is located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and is the Army Medicine proponent responsible to envision and design responsive Army Medicine capabilities and structure that support the fielded force and the future force. We develop adaptive medical doctrine that supports Army and Joint Force operational requirements. As one of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s 10 Centers of Excellence, the Army relies upon MEDCoE to train, educate and inspire all of its medical personnel. Army Medicine Starts Here! We ensure that Army Medicine is ready today “To Conserve Fighting Strength,” so that Soldiers are able to win our nation’s wars and come home safely. MEDCoE creates the highest standards of achievement in medical expertise by generating synergy through effective and efficient combination and integration of functions while reinforcing the unique requirements and capabilities of the Army Medical Department.

Mission

MEDCoE develops medical professionals, integrates medical capabilities, and drives change in Army Medicine to enable the Joint Force to win the Nation’s wars.

Vision

To be the foundation on which Army Medicine is built, sustained and transformed.

Lines of Effort

Our lines of effort nest within the Chief of Staff of the Army's focuses as outlined in this tri-signed letter and within TRADOC and the Combined Arms Center, our two senior commands.

  1. Steward the Profession Enable growth and development in a values-based, safe and healthy environment through a whole-of-person lens.
  2. Develop Leaders Deliberately and progressively grow Soldiers and Army Civilians into competent, committed, professional leaders.
  3. Drive Change Continuously manage multi-domain operations and large-scale combat operations-oriented change informed by threat and resources.
  4. Modernize the Training Base Enable MEDCoE to see itself to enable current operations and future planning efforts.
  • Brig. Gen.. Clinton K. Murray
    Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
    Brig. Gen.. Clinton K. Murray
    BIO
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Victor J. Laragione
    Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
    Command Sgt. Maj. Victor J. Laragione
    BIO
  • Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lee B. Nelson
    Command Chief Warrant Officer
    Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lee B. Nelson
    BIO
  • Mr. Joseph (Joe) C. Holland
    Deputy to the Commanding General
    Mr. Joseph (Joe) C. Holland
    BIO
  • Col. Aristotle A. Vaseliades
    Chief of Staff
    Col. Aristotle A. Vaseliades
    BIO

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  • Send an email to our registrar's office: usarmy.jbsa.medical-coe.mbx.registrar@army.mil

  • The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence does not maintain or manage EMT (paramedic) certifications after soldiers complete Combat Medic training at our school . You an Please contact the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

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