United States Army Medical Command
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.
| U.S. Army Medical Command | |
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The MEDCOM shoulder sleeve insignia incorporates a modified caduceus with snakes entwining a winged sword, rather than the conventional staff. | |
| 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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| Distinctive unit insignia | |
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).
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