Medical Core, Chanute AFB

The Medical Corps at Chanute Air Force Base played a crucial role in supporting the health and readiness of Air Force personnel from the base’s establishment in 1917 until its closure in 1993. Throughout its operational years, the Medical Corps provided comprehensive medical care, training, and preventive services to both airmen and their families. During World War II and the Cold War era, the unit was instrumental in responding to both routine and emergency medical needs, ensuring the operational effectiveness of the training mission at Chanute. Over the decades, the Medical Corps adapted to advances in military medicine and contributed to the overall mission success of the base.