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62nd Medical Brigade (United States)
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The 62nd Medical Brigade[1], formerly the 62nd Medical Group of the United States Army is a unit of the Army Medical Department and I Corps and Fort Lewis. It is based entirely at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Currently, the brigade is commanded by Colonel Robert S. Heath, the first Physician Assistant (AOC: 65D) in history to command a US Army medical brigade, and Command Sergeant Major Michael P. Morrill.[2]
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62nd Medical Brigade | |
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Active | 1942 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | Regular Army |
Type | Medical |
Part of | FORSCOM |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Lewis-McChord |
Nickname(s) | "America's Medics!" |
Motto(s) | Proud and Steadfast |
Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Shield Operation Restore Hope Afghanistan Iraq War |
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Current commander | COL Robert S. Heath |
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The commanders' mission statement for the success of the brigade is the following:
Organize, train, equip, deploy, and command and control medical forces in support of global contingencies. Provide full and direct force health protection operations in support of forces engaged in full spectrum operations.
Most recently, the brigade has served as the Task Force Medical-Afghanistan headquarters and was pivotal to the US Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.