Army Medicine: Bringing Value and Inspiring Trust

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Throughout the history of the United States, Army Medicine has been on the battlefield providing health care to our soldiers and compassion to the wounded. The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) motto - "Conserve the Fighting Strength" - has been in practice since 1775, before America was a nation.

The warrior preparing for battle relies on the medic being there when the cry "Medic!" goes out. The expectant mother takes comfort that her obstetric team will deliver a healthy baby. The injured soldier understands that the team providing care is focused on getting the soldier back into the fight or back to a productive life. Soldiers in a hostile environment realize that they are …