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565th MED CO

U.S. Army

The 565th Medical Company (Ambulance), often referred to as the 565th MED CO, has a distinguished history of providing medical evacuation and support services to U.S. Army operations. Originally constituted during World War II, the unit has served in various theaters, including Europe and the Middle East, ensuring the rapid and safe transport of wounded soldiers from the battlefield to medical facilities. Throughout its service, the 565th MED CO has participated in numerous major training exercises and deployments, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. The dedication and professionalism of its personnel have earned the unit several commendations for its vital role in preserving the lives of countless service members.

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Vietnam War Service: The 565th Medical Company (Ambulance) was activated and served in Vietnam, providing vital evacuation and medical support during intense combat operations.
Activated in the 1960s: The unit was constituted on 23 March 1966 and activated later that year at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in response to increasing medical demands of the Vietnam conflict.
Nickname – “Road Runners”: The 565th MED CO earned the nickname “Road Runners” for their exceptional speed and reliability in medical evacuations under hazardous conditions.
Innovative Ambulance Operations: The company pioneered new ambulance evacuation techniques, often operating under fire to rescue wounded soldiers from frontline positions.
Decorated for Valor: The 565th and its personnel received several commendations, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation, for their heroism and dedication.
Support to Civilian Populations: Beyond battlefield duties, the unit provided medical support to local Vietnamese civilians, fostering goodwill during the war.
Post-Vietnam Assignments: After Vietnam, the unit returned to the United States and was stationed at various posts, including Fort Polk, Louisiana, supporting training exercises and domestic emergencies.
Cold War Readiness: During the Cold War, the 565th was integral to rapid deployment medical support, participating in large-scale NATO exercises and contingency operations.
Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 565th Medical Company were mobilized during the Gulf War to provide medical evacuation and support for coalition forces in Southwest Asia.
Legacy and Deactivation: The 565th MED CO was eventually inactivated as part of Army restructuring, but its legacy of innovation and valor in battlefield medicine remains recognized in military history.

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565th MED CO

U.S. Army

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Daniel DeCook

U.S. Army · 1986 - 1989

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Thomas Mireles

U.S. Army Veteran · 1991 - 1991

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luke Mummert

U.S. Army · 1968 - 1970

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Paul Maskwa

U.S. Army · 1970 - 1972

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About 565th MED CO

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Vietnam War Service: The 565th Medical Company (Ambulance) was activated and served in Vietnam, providing vital evacuation and medical support during intense combat operations.
Activated in the 1960s: The unit was constituted on 23 March 1966 and activated later that year at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in response to increasing medical demands of the Vietnam conflict.
Nickname – “Road Runners”: The 565th MED CO earned the nickname “Road Runners” for their exceptional speed and reliability in medical evacuations under hazardous conditions.
Innovative Ambulance Operations: The company pioneered new ambulance evacuation techniques, often operating under fire to rescue wounded soldiers from frontline positions.
Decorated for Valor: The 565th and its personnel received several commendations, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation, for their heroism and dedication.
Support to Civilian Populations: Beyond battlefield duties, the unit provided medical support to local Vietnamese civilians, fostering goodwill during the war.
Post-Vietnam Assignments: After Vietnam, the unit returned to the United States and was stationed at various posts, including Fort Polk, Louisiana, supporting training exercises and domestic emergencies.
Cold War Readiness: During the Cold War, the 565th was integral to rapid deployment medical support, participating in large-scale NATO exercises and contingency operations.
Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 565th Medical Company were mobilized during the Gulf War to provide medical evacuation and support for coalition forces in Southwest Asia.
Legacy and Deactivation: The 565th MED CO was eventually inactivated as part of Army restructuring, but its legacy of innovation and valor in battlefield medicine remains recognized in military history.