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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, D. C. ~ 26 MAY, 2009
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/25/2009 6:00:04 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D. C. 

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The Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) is the United States Army's flagship medical center on the east coast of the United States. Located on 113 acres in Washington, D.C., it serves more than 150,000 active and retired personnel from all branches of the military. The center is named after Major Walter Reed (1851-1902), an army physician who led the team which confirmed that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes rather than direct contact.

Since its origins, what is now the WRAMC medical care facility has grown from a bed capacity of 80 patients to approximately 5,500 rooms covering more than 28 acres of floor space. WRAMC will be combining with the Bethesda naval hospital by 2011 to form the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

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Congressional legislation authorized construction of the Walter Reed General Hospital, and on May 1, 1909, the new facility admitted its first patients. The medical center, named in Major Walter Reed's honor, was founded on principles that would integrate patient care, teaching and research.

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In 1923, General John J. Pershing signed the War Department order creating the "Army Medical Center" (AMC) within the same campus as the WRGH. (At this time, the Army Medical School was relocated from 604 Louisiana Avenue and became the "Medical Department Professional Service School" (MDPSS) in the new Building 40.)

In September 1951, "General Order Number 8" combined the WRGH with the AMC; the entire complex of 100 rose-brick Georgian buildings was at that time renamed the "Walter Reed Army Medical Center" (WRAMC).

In June 1955, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) occupied the new Building 54 and, in November, what had been MDPSS was renamed the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). 1964 saw the birth of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing (WRAIN). Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower died at WRAMC on March 28, 1969.

Read More About The History Of Walter Reed Army Medical Center HERE!

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The Walter Reed Health Care System (WRHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system offering military families, in and around Washington, D.C., access to quality, comprehensive medical care.

WRHCS provides a full range of services for patients, from routine primary care to the most sophisticated, high-tech specialty care. It is patient-focused and dedicated to streamlining each patient’s passage to the appropriate level of care he or she needs. Each facility within the system is a valuable partner and brings its unique expertise to bear on health care delivery.

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The system’s staff of 6,000 includes more than 600 Army physicians. Half of them are in training in more than 40 graduate medical specialty programs. Walter Reed trains the majority of the Army’s physician subspecialists. In addition, it conducts training for many nursing and enlisted medical specialties. Its status as a worldwide referral center for patients with the most complex and challenging illnesses supports the high quality of its educational missions, and sustains the capabilities of its clinical staff.

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The Walter Reed Health Care System is also the Army’s leading center of clinical research and innovation, attracting annual research support for such efforts as prostate disease research, coronary artery disease reversal, comprehensive breast care, therapy of traumatic brain injury, amputee care and limb salvage, advanced diabetes management, technical advances in robotic surgery, nursing care delivery, evaluation of balance disorders, telemedicine, treatment of chronic viral hepatitis, and many other programs.

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Learn More About Walter Reed Army Medical Canter HERE!

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On the campus of Walter Reed Army Medical Center is the National Museum of Health and Medicine.

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 The National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology inspires interest in and promotes the understanding of medicine -- past, present, and future -- with a special emphasis on tri-service American military medicine. As a National Landmark recognized for its ongoing value to the health of the military and to the nation since 1862, the museum identifies, collects, and preserves important and unique resources to support a broad agenda of innovative exhibits, educational programs, and scientific, historical, and medical research.

Visit The National Museum Of Health And Medicine HERE!

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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland
KEYWORDS: canteen; troopsupport; usarmy; walterreed; wia; wramc
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


161 posted on 05/26/2009 2:13:38 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy. (61)


162 posted on 05/26/2009 2:16:56 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Put the Federal Government in charge of the Sahara and in five years they'd be out of sand.)
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To: Pusterfuss

Good morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...48 right now, but yesterday was beautiful and sunny for the Memorial Day ceremonies. Are you getting used to retirement?


163 posted on 05/26/2009 2:38:08 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

164 posted on 05/26/2009 2:57:57 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: MEG33

((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How’s it going?


165 posted on 05/26/2009 2:58:32 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


166 posted on 05/26/2009 2:58:44 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Chuck and Bo had a good Memorial Day.


167 posted on 05/26/2009 3:02:20 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Are you getting used to retirement?

Yeah! I was just thinking yesterday..., it's a holiday, and I don't have to go to work tomorrow. Neat!

168 posted on 05/26/2009 3:13:41 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Put the Federal Government in charge of the Sahara and in five years they'd be out of sand.)
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To: Pusterfuss

LOL! I’ll think of you as I trudge off to work.


169 posted on 05/26/2009 3:15:47 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


170 posted on 05/26/2009 3:21:23 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; GodBlessUSA; fatima; ...
















Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
Back at work after a long weekend.



171 posted on 05/26/2009 5:03:20 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for "The Failure" BO to tear it down.)
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To: MEG33

Your picture is a fav, Meg. Thanks for helping honor our troops.


172 posted on 05/26/2009 8:07:09 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Pusterfuss

Congratulations on your recent retirement!

Must be nice not having to stress over job security any more, huh!

Enjoy!


173 posted on 05/26/2009 9:35:41 AM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: LUV W
Congratulations on your recent retirement!

Thank you, it is nice.

174 posted on 05/26/2009 9:44:09 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Put the Federal Government in charge of the Sahara and in five years they'd be out of sand.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you, Kathy.

{{HUGS}}


175 posted on 05/26/2009 10:23:38 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Afternoon, QT2!


176 posted on 05/26/2009 12:11:59 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (The sun glinted off chiseled pectorals sculpted during four weight-lifting sessions each week and...)
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To: LUV W

Made it a little less jumpy.

Thank you.


177 posted on 05/26/2009 12:38:27 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; Mrs.Nooseman; alfa6; SandRat; HopeandGlory; EsmeraldaA; ...


REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!





Maj. Jason George, USA, KIA 21MAY2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)


God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps




Lamh Foistenach Abu!
178 posted on 05/26/2009 12:47:16 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: TASMANIANRED

You are very welcome. Glad it helped. Sometimes mine gets that way, too...like it’s had too much caffiene! :D


179 posted on 05/26/2009 12:48:00 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; Mrs.Nooseman; alfa6; SandRat; HopeandGlory; EsmeraldaA; ...


REST IN PEACE, FALLEN SISTER!





1st Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte, USAF KIA 20MAY2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)


God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen sister, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen sister, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen sister, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen sister, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen sister, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen sister, rest in eternal peace!



Taps




Lamh Foistenach Abu!
180 posted on 05/26/2009 12:48:27 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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