2nd MASH

The 2nd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (2nd MASH) was a vital medical unit in the United States Army, first activated during the Korean War in the early 1950s. Tasked with providing rapid, front-line surgical care to wounded soldiers, the 2nd MASH played a crucial role in improving survival rates among the injured. The unit was highly mobile, capable of setting up advanced medical facilities near active combat zones and moving as the front lines shifted. After distinguished service in Korea, the 2nd MASH continued to serve in various capacities before being reorganized or redesignated as military medical needs evolved.