Fort Irwin MEDDAC

Official Twitter page for Fort Irwin Medical Activity. A medically ready force that is prepared to accomplish their mission. (Following & RTs ≠ Endorsement)

[Mary K. Izaguirre @LTGIzaguirre]

On January 7, 1923, eleven women graduated from the initial course of the Army Physical Therapy Course at Walter Reed General Hospital. Physical therapists continue to play a key role in ensuring military medical readiness both on and off the battlefield. @ArmyMedHistorypic

[Fort Irwin MEDDAC @FortIrwinMEDDAC]

Congratulations to James A. McWherter for his recent promotion to Lt. Col.

During the ceremony he thanked Col. France for officiating in the absence of his late father, his greatest mentor, Lt. Col. James A. McWherter Sr.

[Fort Irwin MEDDAC @FortIrwinMEDDAC]

What better way to celebrate #AviationWeek than with @USArmy Air Evacuation Soldiers training for mission readiness @NTC_UPDATE!

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Happy anniversary to the Army Medical Corps and Army Medical Department! Army Medicine has been at the front of military medicine and will continue to keep our nation’s military medically ready. Thank you for conserving the US Army's fighting strength since 1775!

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@DoDPeerSupport @NTC_Update had an amazing turnout for the #OutoftheDarkness #5K.

“If there’s any time a Soldier is going through a situation in life there’s a way to cope and in the Army we are here to help each other,” said CSM Daniel A. Santiago. #BeThere #PeerSupport

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#OTD in 1943, the U.S. Army Pharmacy Corps was established.

"To serve here at Weed Army Community Hospital has been one of the best experiences of my life, and one that I will always remember," said Capt. Jonathan Courage, Assistant Chief of Pharmacy. #KnowYourMil

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Fort Irwin MEDDAC/DENTAC hosted this years LGBT+Pride EO Observance on behalf of @NTC_UPDATE at Sandy Basin Community Center June 20. Guest speaker, MCPO Beebe-Franqui, will never forget the day it was repealed, when he could finally bring "100 percent" of himself to the table.

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LTC Walters @SeaServiceLead sat on the women's health panel during the #JWLS18 to discuss their expert practices in preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare for military women.

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BG Broadwater @NTC_UPDATE awarded Col. France with the Legion of Merit on behalf of @LTGWest for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the command equal opportunity director.

[Fort Irwin MEDDAC 1SG @1SGFtIrwinMedCo]

Job well done SPC Arguizoni-Rodriguez for getting first place women's overall at Yuma Proving Ground’s #ArmyBDay 5K.

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Today on #ArmyBDay we celebrate 243 years of service with our fellow warriors at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin.

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@RHCCentralCG @RHCCentral presided over Weed Army Community Hospital's Change of Command ceremony on Fritz Field, May 23. During the ceremony Col. Martin Doperak relinquished command to Col. Larry O. France.

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Sgt. Velvettina M. Noriega #reenlisting in front of cadre, family and friends at Weed Army Community Hospital. #OneTeamOnePurpose

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If you missed the #changeofcommand last week of Capt. Wesley B. Albritton relinquishing command to Capt. Joshua M. Melo here's a quick video highlighting the ceremony.

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Soldiers from Fort Irwin Medical Activity, families and civilians observed Capt. Wesley B. Albritton relinquish command to Capt. Jorshua M. Melo in front of Weed Army Community Hospital, May 10.

[Fort Irwin MEDDAC @FortIrwinMEDDAC]

Congratulations to three outstanding Soldiers who graduated college this year. Great job 1st Sgt. Farrens on your masters degree and Sgt. Shaw and Spec. Ciserano on your bachelors. Keep inspiring those around you to stop at nothing to accomplish your goals. #KnowYourMil

[BeThere Peer Support @DoDPeerSupport]

Planning ahead can relieve a lot of the stress associated with transitioning out of the military. Are you preparing for separation & need an Individual Transition Plan? Check out this free resource from the @DeptofDefense. #PeerSupport #TransitionThursday https://t.co/2i1VoQS3Mr