Our History

Military medicine has a long and celebrated history. We apply lessons from our past to improve the care of military personnel and their families today and in the future. New surgical techniques, powerful painkillers, antibiotic drugs, and triage and evacuation procedures have revolutionized military medicine.

In this section, you'll find featured stories and information about the history of military medicine.

Historical Timelines
Military Health Medal of Honor Recipients
Military Health System Honors and Remembers
Military Health System Remembers 9/11
Multi-Service Markets: Our Pathway to the Health Care Market Structure
National Museum of Health and Medicine

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May 17, 2022

Military Medical Museum Celebrates 160th birthday with mobile app

National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring, Maryland, visitor uses the NMHM mobile app while looking at objects from the Innovations in Military Medicine Gallery.

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Military Medical Museum Celebrates 160th birthday with mobile app