5TH MASH

The 5th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (5th MASH) was a vital U.S. Army medical unit established to provide rapid, life-saving surgical care near the front lines. Activated during the Korean War, the 5th MASH was deployed to Korea in 1950, where it operated close to combat zones to treat wounded soldiers with advanced medical techniques. The unit earned a reputation for efficiency and innovation, significantly improving survival rates for battlefield casualties. After the Korean War, the 5th MASH continued to serve in various capacities until it was eventually re-designated as part of the Army’s evolving medical support structure.