United States Army Medical Command
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The U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is a direct reporting unit of the U.S. Army that formerly provided command and control of the Army's fixed-facility medical, dental, and veterinary treatment facilities, providing preventive care, medical research and development and training institutions. On 1 October 2019, operational and administrative control of all military medical facilities transitioned to the Defense Health Agency.
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U.S. Army Medical Command | |
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Active | 1993 - Present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Medical Command |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LTG Mary V. Krueger |
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MEDCOM is commanded by the Surgeon General of the United States Army. The Surgeon General is also head of the U.S. Army Medical Department (the AMEDD).