MEDAC Ft Bragg

• Origins: The Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) at Fort Bragg, commonly called Womack Army Medical Center, traces its origins to World War I, serving troops at what was then Camp Bragg. • Namesake: The main hospital, Womack Army Medical Center, is named after Private First Class Bryant H. Womack, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient. • Major Expansion: In 2000, a new state-of-the-art hospital facility opened, replacing the original 1958 building, and greatly expanding MEDDAC's capabilities. • Global Deployments: MEDDAC personnel have deployed worldwide, supporting missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian operations in Haiti, Africa, and Central America. • Special Operations Support: MEDDAC Fort Bragg provides critical medical support to elite units like the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, and US Army Special Operations Command. • Innovations in Care: The center pioneered programs such as the Warrior Transition Battalion and advanced telemedicine for deployed soldiers. • Mass Casualty Training: MEDDAC routinely conducts mass casualty and trauma training to prepare for both battlefield and domestic emergencies. • Research Contributions: MEDDAC has contributed to military medical research, especially in airborne operations medicine, trauma care, and infectious disease management. • Community Impact: The facility serves over 160,000 active-duty soldiers, family members, retirees, and veterans in the greater Fort Bragg/Fayetteville area. • COVID-19 Response: During the pandemic, the unit played a key role in testing, treatment, and vaccination for the Fort Bragg community, adapting rapidly to unprecedented health challenges.