2nd General Hospital, Landstuhl

The 2nd General Hospital, Landstuhl, traces its roots to World War II, when it was activated to provide comprehensive medical support for U.S. and Allied forces. Relocated to Landstuhl, Germany, after the war, the unit became integral to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest American military hospital outside the continental United States. Throughout the Cold War, the 2nd General Hospital was a critical hub for treating casualties and supporting NATO operations in Europe. In recent decades, it has treated thousands of wounded service members from conflicts in the Middle East, playing a vital role in the U.S. military’s global medical response capability.