Walter Reed NMMC (Bethesda Naval Hospital)

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (NMMC), located in Bethesda, Maryland, was established in 2011 following the merger of the National Naval Medical Center (founded in 1940) and Walter Reed Army Medical Center (founded in 1909). As the flagship military medical facility of the United States, it provides comprehensive care for service members, veterans, and their families. Bethesda Naval Hospital, its predecessor, played critical roles during World War II, the Korean War, and subsequent conflicts, treating wounded personnel and advancing military medicine. Today, Walter Reed NMMC continues its legacy as the nation's premier military medical center, renowned for its research, clinical care, and support to the armed forces.