14th Field Hospital

• World War II Origins: The 14th Field Hospital was originally constituted during World War II, activated on 25 June 1942 at Camp Bowie, Texas. • European Theater Service: During World War II, the unit served in the European Theater of Operations, providing critical medical support during several major campaigns. • Normandy Campaign: The 14th Field Hospital landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day and helped treat casualties from the fierce fighting in France. • Decorations: For its service in World War II, the unit received campaign participation credits for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Postwar Inactivation and Reactivation: The hospital was inactivated after WWII but reactivated multiple times during the Cold War to respond to evolving military medical needs. • Modern Deployments: In more recent decades, the 14th Field Hospital has deployed to support operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). • Transformation: The unit has evolved from a World War II-style field hospital to a modern Role III facility, capable of advanced trauma care and surgical support. • Stationed at Fort Benning: The 14th Field Hospital is currently based at Fort Benning, Georgia, as part of the 44th Medical Brigade. • COVID-19 Response: In 2020, elements of the 14th Field Hospital were deployed to support COVID-19 response efforts, demonstrating its flexibility and readiness for both combat and humanitarian missions. • Motto: The unit's motto is "Service to the Line, On Time," reflecting its commitment to providing timely, effective medical support to soldiers in the field.