56th Multifunctional Medical Bn

The 56th Medical Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington is a multifunctional medical battalion. It consists of a Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 6 medical companies, and 6 medical detachments. The assigned companies as of 2010 were the 98th Medical Company (Combat Stress Control), 514th Medical Company (Ground Ambulance), 520th Medical Company (Area Support), 547th Medical Company (Area Support), 551st Medical Company (Logistics), and the 673rd Medical Company (Dental Surgery). The 6 assigned detachments were the 102nd Medical Detachment (Forward Surgical Team), 153rd Medical Detachment (Blood Support), 218th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Science), 227th Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine), 250th Medical Detachment (Forward Surgical Team) (Airborne), and the 758th Medical Detachment (Forward Surgical Team).

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Take 5 with Greta Silvestri Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:33:05 EDT(Episode 11 Series 1) Greta Silvestri may be a little lady, but she has the courage, tenacity, and drive to tame horses, toss pizzas, and equalize any...
The Language of War: New gear improves communication with partner forces Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:48:41 EDTach time the American M1A2 Abrams tanks let loose with their 120 mm smoothbore guns during a multinational live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training...
FORSCOM-led AUSA panel discusses warfighting, readiness, lethality Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:07:19 EDTThe commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Andrew Poppas, took to the stage along with several other guests, during a Contemporary Militar...
Poppas: 'Our Soldiers stand ready; readiness is a Total Army effort' Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:20:31 EDTâ€œWe are a Total Army, by doctrine, by design, by the very nature of our service. The only way that we win is when all of our formations train and fight...
FORSCOM to focus on Army readiness, transforming in contact at AUSA Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:59:37 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. â€” The annual Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting 2024 kicks-off Oct. 14-16, 2024, with the theme, â€œTransforming for...
Take 5 with Chris Suhre Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:05:26 EDT(Series 1 Post 8) Chris Suhre spent 20 years on active duty and currently has 23 years under his belt as a civil servant. So, whatâ€™s he doing thatâ€™s ke...
2024 Maneuver Warfighter Conference highlights the future fight and leadership Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:17:51 EDTFORT MOORE, Ga. â€” â€œWarfighting is our focus,â€ said Gen. Andrew Poppas, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command. â€œWe [have to] be ready for ten year...
Take 5 with SPC Sirraya Charles Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:46:16 EDT(Series 1 Post 7) Hey reader! Glad youâ€™re here because I got to interview a female Soldier whoâ€™s not only a bad mamma-jamma, but is someone who, despi...
New FORSCOM leaders come together Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:30:55 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C. (August 1, 2024) â€“ For any organization to function and thrive there must be a clear plan with direction. For the new senior Army lea...
Take 5 with Dee McNutt Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:17:07 EDTSeries 1 Episode 6 Silent professionals. Maybe you know one. They donâ€™t seek accolades. They do their job, do it well, inspire others along the way, an...
Take 5 with SSG Tiffany Vance Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:23:10 EDTWelcome back readers, and please join me in a huge round of applause for a Soldier who came to her senses when she ditched the Marines, said â€œno moreâ€ t...
Take 5 with Jonina Young Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:29:23 EDTMost teenagers have zero clue what they want to be when they grow up and â€œadultingâ€ after high school where you work and pay bills? Yeah, thatâ€™s usually...
Fast, precise data for the masses Fri, 31 May 2024 07:42:05 EDTFORT LIBERTY, N.C., May 30, 2024 â€“ A three-day inaugural Army Data Summit brought data managers and analysists from across the Army together for a multi...
Military audience reflects on leadership and faith Wed, 29 May 2024 10:25:45 EDTFort Liberty Soldiers, Civilians, and Veterans, gathered for a luncheon as part of a National Day of Prayer, to pay tribute to servicemembers who lost t...
Take 5 with SFC John Neely Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:25:26 EDTWell, well. Look whoâ€™s back for yet another five minutes of fun, fact-filled Shenaniganâ€™s here, on Take 5! Iâ€™m Mikie P, and this monthâ€™s sacrificial lam...

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I Corps Commanding Generalâ€™s Retention Award Ceremony Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:08:19 ESTJOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- Career counselors of Joint Base Lewis-McChord attended an award ceremony and received recognition for their dedicatio...
Enhancing interoperability, readiness at Yama Sakura 87 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:23:34 ESTCAMP ZAMA, Japan â€“ In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered at Camp Zama to initiate the trilateral planning...
Information systems facility marks new era for JBLM Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:52:35 ESTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD Wash. â€” The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Network Enterprise Center unveiled its new Information Systems Facility with a ribbon-cutt...
I Corps Soldier Spotlight: Pfc. Ahmad Haidari Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:48:52 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€“ Soldiers join the Army for a variety of reasons. Some join to pay for college. Others join because they had a family m...
America's First Corps welcomes Lt. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane as incoming commander Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:57:16 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.-- America's I Corps welcomed Lt. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane as the incoming commander, bidding farewell to Lt. Gen. Xavie...
Generating Readiness, Interoperability in Indo-Pacific through Operation Pathways Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:42:51 EDTWashington D.C. -- In a rapidly evolving global landscape, America's First Corps is pivotal in ensuring the U.S. Army's readiness in the Indo-Pacific re...
JBLM Rainier ROCKS Celebrates Three Years of Mentorship and Growth Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:20:55 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€” Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Rainer ROCKS Inc., a local chapter, marks its third anniversary by awarding its second...
Lifelong Service: Vets Supporting Junior Soldiers Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:57:00 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA -Bob MacKenzie, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, reflects on his 33-year military career and the importance of supporting...
Remember. Serve. Uplift. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:26:40 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. -- â€œThere is a special calling for those that have a desire to enlist and are willing to sacrifice their own life in ord...
I Corps Chef of the Year Competition Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:54:38 EDTCulinary specialists across Americaâ€™s First Corps participated in the I Corps Chef of the Year Competition from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, 2024, at Joint Bas...
JBLM Hosts Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:11:15 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€“ More than 1,000 Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord met with federal agencies and employers at the annua...
ASAP Initiative With Fill The Ruck Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:09:12 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€“ The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) coordinated a "Fill the Ruck" event as a proactive approach to highlight menta...
Self-Care for Caregivers: Strengthening the Spirit Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:07:11 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash.-- "You can't pour from an empty cup." This adage underscores a crucial point emphasized by experts: in order to effectiv...
America's First Corps Fall Commander's Conference Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:05:40 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€“ Gen. Andrew Poppas, the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Commanding General, joined Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson and Comm...
H2F Injury Control Success Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:21:21 EDTJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. â€“ Soldiers with the 17th Field Artillery Brigade celebrated the expansion of the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Injur...