USARAL Medical

The USARAL Medical unit was a key component of the United States Army Alaska (USARAL), established in the wake of World War II as American forces assumed defense responsibilities in the territory. Formed in 1947, USARAL Medical provided comprehensive medical support to soldiers stationed in the challenging and remote Alaskan environment, including cold weather medicine, routine care, and emergency response. Throughout the Cold War, the unit played a crucial role in maintaining troop readiness and supporting joint exercises with allied forces. USARAL Medical’s legacy continued until the reorganization of Army forces in Alaska in the 1970s, when its functions were absorbed into successor medical commands.