About this Unit
Womack Army Medical Center, located at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina, traces its origins to 1918 when the original Camp Bragg Hospital supported troops during World War I. Officially named in 1958 after Medal of Honor recipient PFC Bryant H. Womack, the medical center has grown into one of the largest military hospitals in the United States. Throughout its history, Womack has supported soldiers and their families during major conflicts, including the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The center remains a crucial hub for military medical care, training, and readiness on the East Coast.
Historical Facts
• Established in 1958: Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) was officially opened in 1958, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Private First Class Bryant H. Womack, a U.S. Army medic who was killed in action during the Korean War.
• Located at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg): WAMC is situated at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, one of the largest military installations in the world and home to the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division.
• One of the Largest Military Hospitals: The current WAMC facility, dedicated in 2000, is among the largest military medical centers in the United States, with a capacity to serve over 160,000 eligible beneficiaries.
• Named After a Heroic Medic: Bryant H. Womack was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions in treating wounded soldiers under heavy fire, refusing medical attention for himself until all others were treated.
• Key Role in Combat Readiness: WAMC supports the medical readiness of the airborne and special operations forces stationed at Fort Liberty, ensuring soldiers are fit to deploy at a moment’s notice.
• Innovations in Medical Care: WAMC has been involved in pioneering telemedicine, robotic surgery, and trauma care, often serving as a pilot site for new military medical technologies.
• Major Disaster and Deployment Support: The medical center has mobilized personnel and resources in response to natural disasters (such as hurricanes) and deployed teams to overseas combat zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Teaching and Training Hub: WAMC serves as a clinical training site for military medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medics, fostering collaboration with civilian medical schools and universities.
• Community Outreach: The center runs numerous outreach programs, including health fairs, vaccination drives, and partnerships with local schools to promote health and wellness in the surrounding community.
• LEED Silver Certified Facility: The new hospital building, opened in 2000, was one of the first military medical facilities to achieve LEED Silver certification for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
