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Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center43rd MASH101st Airborne

Stanley Brigan

U.S. Army Veteran

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About

Current City

North Augusta

Birthday

May 7, 1954

Branch

U.S. Army

Service Years

1972 - 1995

Units

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center

U.S. Army

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC), located at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) in Augusta, Georgia, was officially dedicated in 1975 and named in honor of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and a World War II Supreme Allied Commander. EAMC serves as the premier medical facility for the U.S. Army in the southeastern United States, providing comprehensive healthcare to service members, retirees, and their families. Throughout its history, the center has supported military operations by training medical personnel and deploying teams for contingencies and humanitarian missions worldwide. EAMC remains a vital component of Army Medicine, advancing readiness and health through patient care, education, and research.

1989 - 1993

43rd MASH

U.S. Army

The 43rd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) was a United States Army unit established during the Korean War, tasked with providing rapid and advanced surgical care close to the front lines. Renowned for its mobility and efficiency, the 43rd MASH played a crucial role in saving countless lives by stabilizing wounded soldiers before they were evacuated to more permanent medical facilities. The unit became widely recognized in popular culture due to its portrayal in the novel, film, and television series "M*A*S*H," though the stories were a blend of fiction and accounts from various MASH units. The innovations and experiences of the 43rd MASH contributed significantly to the development of modern battlefield medicine and led to the evolution of the contemporary Combat Support Hospital (CSH) system.

1993 - 1994
101st Airborne insignia

101st Airborne

U.S. Army

The 101st Airborne Division is a specialized unit of the United States Army that is trained for air assault operations. It was created during World War II and gained fame for its role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The division has since participated in numerous conflicts around the world, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Known as the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st Airborne is considered one of the most elite and versatile divisions in the US military.

1972 - 1975