Brooke Army Medical Center

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, traces its origins to 1879 when the first Post Hospital was established at Fort Sam Houston. Named in honor of Brigadier General Roger Brooke, a pioneer in military medicine, the facility officially became Brooke General Hospital in 1942 and played a critical role in treating wounded soldiers during World War II. Over the decades, BAMC expanded its capabilities, becoming the U.S. Army’s flagship medical facility and the site of the Army’s only Level I Trauma Center. Today, BAMC provides comprehensive healthcare, advanced trauma care, and medical training for military and civilian personnel, continuing its distinguished legacy of service.