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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Sam Houston, Texas ~ 06 OCT 2009
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 10/05/2009 5:59:55 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston.

The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the United States Army North (formerly the Fifth United States Army), United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, 12th Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station, and the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences, Bethesda Detachment.

The U.S. Army has maintained a presence in the Alamo City since 1845. During that time, the installation has performed five distinct and important roles: that of a headquarters, logistical base, mobilization and training site, garrison and provider of medical support.

At first, the Army leased facilities in the City of San Antonio, including the Alamo. In fact, the Army repaired the Alamo structure and added a roof so it could be used as a headquarters.
In 1876, the Army began to move its facilities to the present site of Fort Sam Houston upon completion of the Quadrangle. The post has since increased in size from the original 92 acres donated to the Army by the city, to approximately 3,000 acres today.

Learn More About The History Of Fort Sam Houston HERE!

Today, Fort Sam Houston is known as the "Home of Army Medicine", providing space for a major medical treatment facility, medical research and education activities, as well as medical training and operations commands supporting worldwide Army medical care for Soldiers and their families.

Commands located here which are associated with the Army medical community include the Medical Command Headquarters; the Veterinary Command ; the Dental Command  the Army Medical Department Center and School; the Institute of Surgical Research; the Great Plains Regional Medical Command, and Brooke Army Medical Center.

Major commands on Fort Sam Houston include: U.S. Army North; 6th U.S. Army; Installation Management Command-West Region; Military Entrance Processing Station -San Antonio; 5th Recruiting Brigade; U.S. Navy Recruiting District Headquarters; and U.S. Navy School of Health Sciences.

Known as the brain trust for the Army Medical Department, the Army Medical Department Center and School annually trains more than 25,000 students attending 170 officer, NCO and enlisted courses in 14 medical specialties.

 The command maintains several academic affiliations for bachelor and masters degree programs with major universities such as Baylor University, University of Texas Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio, and University of Nebraska.



Learn More About Fort Sam Houston HERE!

The original U.S. Army Medical Museum was founded as a research facility in Washington, D.C., in 1862. Today, the institution is known as the National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 1920, the Museum was re-established at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with the Medical Field Service School.

In 1946, the School and Museum were transferred to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In 1955, the Museum received its designation as the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum from the Surgeon General of the Army.

In 1978, the AMEDD Museum Foundation was established by concerned individuals to raise funds for a new museum facility. Built with private donations raised by the Foundation, the present AMEDD Museum officially opened its doors in July, 1989, and ownership was transferred to the U.S. Government.

Since its dedication in 1989, the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum has continued to enhance its reputation as one of the most outstanding facilities of its kind in the world as an ideal venue for the restoration, preservation and exhibition of significant historic medical items.

Visit The U. S. Army Medical Department Museum HERE!

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

 

 



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To: LUV W

Thanks! I needed that!


161 posted on 10/06/2009 1:27:24 PM PDT by NorseWood
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To: NorseWood

I did, too. I had tears in my eyes by the time the planes flew over...
then I just lost it!


162 posted on 10/06/2009 1:29:38 PM PDT by luvie (2010 is Conservatives' to win....or lose. So....LET'S WIN!!)
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To: beachn4fun

No snow yet...a high is keeping the temps near 40, but it is on the mountains.

New computer is started, but time has been a problem, and the first one didn’t work and they had to send a second.


163 posted on 10/06/2009 1:59:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: beachn4fun
wh!!

Thanks, unique, for the roadies!

beachy.....#150!!


164 posted on 10/06/2009 2:07:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: LUV W

Oh no you don’t......I’m not watching that til I get home!

Next thing ya know someone will come in & find me blubbering!:) *hugs*


165 posted on 10/06/2009 2:47:22 PM PDT by AZamericonnie ("Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.")
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To: AZamericonnie

Good decision! It is really heart-rending and beautiful!


166 posted on 10/06/2009 2:55:28 PM PDT by luvie (2010 is Conservatives' to win....or lose. So....LET'S WIN!!)
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To: E.G.C.
The day is much better now. FIOS guy was here all day and my fretting was painful. After a few snags it all worked out in the end except I might be more tired than the tech. LOL!

Hope you are having a great day, you and yours.

{{{HUGS!!!}}}

167 posted on 10/06/2009 2:59:44 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)
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To: E.G.C.
The day is much better now. FIOS guy was here all day and my fretting was painful. After a few snags it all worked out in the end except I might be more tired than the tech. LOL!

Hope you are having a great day, you and yours.

{{{HUGS!!!}}}

168 posted on 10/06/2009 3:00:39 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)
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To: Kozak
Glad Rodgers wasn't seriously hurt. Love your "ride", and we thank you for your service to our country.


169 posted on 10/06/2009 4:43:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good evening, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...hope your lawn got enough rain to feel better.


170 posted on 10/06/2009 5:28:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Did you get any rain yet? My feet are getting sleepy.


171 posted on 10/06/2009 6:17:55 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)
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To: Lady Jag; Kathy in Alaska
Did you get any rain yet?

Not enough to mess up the windshields yesterday.

172 posted on 10/07/2009 4:43:13 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO [the LIAR] has #1 spot in his sights.)
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