U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station - Lexington

Dr. Ronald Goodlett is an esteemed Orthopedic Surgeon, Department Chief, and leader within the Army Medicine community.

His photo was mistakenly used in an advertisement for the Army Nurse Corps. The Medical Recruiting Brigade understands the unique skill sets required of each member of the Army Medicine Team. I sincerely apologize for this mistake.

We are working diligently to eliminate any potential negative impacts to Dr. Goodlett's professional identity and to ensure similar errors do not occur in the future.

COL Katrina Walters, MD
Medical Recruiting Brigade Commander

(Orthopedic vs. Orthopaedic
These are simply two alternate, and correct, spellings for the same branch of medicine. While orthopedic is the more commonly used and accepted spelling, especially in American english, orthopaedic is the more traditional academic and British spelling)

June is Men’s Health Month – what better time to draw attention to men’s unique risks for certain conditions, and encourage men to stay on top of their health.

Leading Health Concerns for Men
While many of the top health threats for men and women are similar, men hold certain unique risks like prostate cancer. Consider the following facts about common health issues for men:

Heart Disease
Heart disease is responsible for about 1 in every 4 deaths in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A higher percentage of men (50%) have high blood pressure – a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke – than women (44%).
Even if you have no heart disease symptoms, you may still be at risk.

Cancer
Men are more likely to get cancer than women, according to the CDC.
Cancers that most often affect men include: prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that most prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65.

Stroke
In addition to being a leading cause of death, stroke is a top cause of long-term disability. The CDC reports that men under the age of 44 are hospitalized for ischemic stroke more often than women of the same age group.

Take Charge of Your Health for Men’s Health Month
In addition to delaying routine healthcare, men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and make unhealthy or risky choices. But it’s never too late to build healthier habits. Beyond omitting to***co and drinking in moderation – exercising regularly and eating healthy can help control blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight, lowering the risk for many serious conditions. If you’re due a check-up, take charge of your health by seeking guidance from your healthcare provider about what preventive care and which screening tests are medically appropriate for you.

Today, one of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army, the Adjutant General's Corps celebrates its 247th birthday. While its origins and mission date back to the American Revolution and the formation of the Continental Army, today’s AG Soldiers use technology to provide the best in manpower, HR and music support to commanders in order to enhance readiness at all echelons and ensure success across the full spectrum of military operations.

Today, June 14, is Flag Day. While not a federal holiday, it’s a time set aside to honor the Stars and Stripes and the role the flag plays in American history.

The day of the holiday – June 14th – is no accident. June 14 is observed as Flag Day each year because, on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes for the flag of the U.S. In 1885, a school teacher by the name of Bernard J. Cigrand encouraged his students to reflect on the symbolism behind the American flag. He eventually came up with the idea to establish an annual observance for the nation’s flag and penned an article called the “Fourteenth of June” in the Chicago Argus newspaper. To this day, Cigrand is regarded as the “Father of Flag Day.”

“First to fight for the right, and to build the Nation’s might, and The Army Goes Rolling Along, Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battle’s won, and the Army Goes Rolling Along.”

On June 14th, 2022, the US Army will celebrate its 247th birthday! There are 479,785 serving in the active duty Army, 336,392 serving in the Army National Guard, and 282,884 serving in the Army Reserve. The US Army has fought in every war since the Revolutionary War.

The Army was established on June 14th, 1775 as the Continental Army that could represent all 13 colonies. It was considered America’s first national institution.

George Washington was selected as the first Commander in Chief in 1775, and in 1776, with the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Army and the militia became known as the Army of the United States. In 1784, after the Revolutionary War, congress ordered the last Continental Army to disband and the remaining soldiers were discharged. It did retain two companies which became the 1st American Regiment for national service.

In 1789, the Department of War was created. In 1798, congress created the “Provisional Army” of 10,000 men, and in 1799, they created the “Eventual Army” of 30,000 men.

When the Civil War started, the Confederate States formed the Confederate States Army and the Union, the Union Army. After the Civil War, the US Army had the mission of containing western tribes of Native Americans on the Indian Reservations. They also occupied several Southern states to protect freedmen during the reconstruction era.

The US joined WWI in 1917 and US troops were sent to the Western Front. After the Armistice in 1918, the Army decreased its forces. By 1939, the Army had between 174,000-200,000 soldiers and worked to expand and modernize in order to prepare for war. They joined World War II in December of 1941, where 11 million Americans served in different Army operations.

The Total Force Policy was adopted after the Vietnam War which treated the regular Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve as a single force.

The National Guard’s birthday is actually December 13th, 1636, which was the date the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. The widespread use of the name “National Guard” didn’t happen until after the Civil War. It was in 1933 that Congress amended the National Defense Act with the creation of the National Guard of the US, a separate reserve component of the US Army. The Army Reserve was created on April 23, 1908.

It is also important to note that the Air Force was once a part of the US Army, until 1947 when it became its own branch.

MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Wear BLUE Day is June 16.

Whether it is your friend, brother, dad, boyfriend, spouse or boss, show them you care about them and their health by wearing blue. Men live sicker and die younger. Wear BLUE was created to raise awareness about the importance of male health and to encourage men to live longer and healthier lives.

Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.

The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. The response has been overwhelming with thousands of awareness activities in the USA and around the globe.

Get financial support and other incentives to help you navigate the unique and challenging opportunities of medical school and serve on the Army Medical team. Give us a call today at 256-450-9634 for more information.

Today, we commemorate the anniversary of D-Day and remember the brave Soldiers who gave their lives 78 years ago striving to end N**i Germany’s fight to dominate Europe. D-Day, or Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Western Europe, brought together the Allies' land, air and sea forces in the largest invasion force in human history.

It established June as Army Heritage Month, centered around the Army birthday on June 14. The Army was founded on this date in 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve in the American Continental Army.

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment.

United States National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is a United States holiday created to recognize the maritime industry. It is observed on May 22, the date in 1819 that the American steamship Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power. The holiday was created by the United States Congress on May 20, 1933.

On May 22, 2002, the Military Sealift Command observed National Maritime Day with a memorial service held in Washington, DC. Rear Adm. David L. Brewer III, Commander, Military Sealift Command, and Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, tossed a wreath into the Anacostia River at the Washington Navy Yard in honor of fallen mariners.[1]

In 2013, National Maritime Day was celebrated with family picnics and boat tours at the Port of San Diego, and with maritime career fairs in Seattle and the Port of Baltimore, as well as with traditional memorial ceremonies.[2]

On May 22, 2016, the Baltimore events were held at the NS Savannah, Pier 13 of the Canton Marine Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland. Boy Scout Explorer Post # 0438, a re-enactment group representing the First Baltimore Sharpshooters, a.k.a. Aisquith's Sharpshooters, was there in replica uniforms. Battle of North Point Many other groups, both businesses, non-profit groups, and educational groups were present. Docked alongside the NS Savannah was the Golden Bear (ship), a training ship from California that was built nearby in Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Maryland, in 1986.

The History of Armed Forces Day

On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency -- the Department of Defense.

In a speech announcing the creation of the day, President Truman "praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas." He said, "It is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace."

In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, Truman stated:

"Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, toward the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense."

National Defense Transportation Day is a United States Federal Observance Day held on the third Friday in May. It was established by Congress in 1957, followed by the establishment of National Transportation Week in 1962. National Defense Transportation Day, this year falling on Friday May 20, and National Transportation Week, May 15-21, were established by Congress to ensure proper recognition of the professionals working in our Nation's transportation industries. This includes those service members and civilians across the joint force working to deliver the required equipment and infrastructure necessary for an effective and efficient national transportation capability.

Please take a moment to remember all of our Transportation Corps brothers and sisters, alive and deceased, and all of the contributions that they have made to our country and our Army.

The U.S. Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholarships available in health care today. It’s called the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP).

If you want to become a physician and qualify, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly stipend of more than $2,200. Visit the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarships page for more information.

Workplace burnout describes feelings associated or caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress. Signs of burnout include: Loss of motivation at a job you used to be passionate about, lashing out at colleagues or family members, depression or anxiety, and being overly self-critical. Learn more about resources to help you at https://go.usa.gov/xuebp OneSource webpage.

THE ARMY HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGE
As a member of the Army health care team, you’ll receive benefits that you won’t be able to get in a civilian career.

Challenging Work
Feel inspired with great case diversity and over 40,000 visits coming into the U.S. Army medical facilities and clinics around the world every day. See and study diseases that are not usually encountered in the private sector, and work on vaccines for viruses like Zika and COVID-19 that can have a global impact.

Fewer Barriers
Practice medicine with fewer limitations by treating patients not on their ability to pay, but by the treatment you see necessary. The U.S. Army Medical Department is one of the few places in the world where comprehensive patient care is the top priority.

Serve a Purpose
Enjoy the deep satisfaction of performing an important service for your country. Make not only a profound difference in the lives of Soldiers in the Army, but in the lives of their families, friends, and the general public.

National Nurses Week is held May 6-12, every year. The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people. National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America's 3.1 million nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of people.

Good Morning 2nd MRBn,

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an annual observance that takes place on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day — May 6 this year. It shows appreciation for the commitment and sacrifice that the spouses of service members make, together with the rest of the family, while they’re away on the mission to defend the country. The day was initiated to recognize the importance of empowering military spouses and ensuring they have what they need to thrive.

Why National Military Spouse Appreciation Day Is Important:

1. It honors the sacrifice
Aside from enduring frequent changes and unexpected developments in their lives, military spouses often bear the responsibilities of caring for the family and preparing the kids for many unknowns during military life, even when they cannot make plans for more than a few days in advance. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes these sacrifices.

2. It strengthens the commitment
Like every human, when someone you love is hurting, you feel the hurt with them. And, if you happen to be a service member in that position where you are forced to choose between your wish for your family and defending your country, you may not be focused on the mission. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is important because it strengthens the commitment of servicemen and women, assuring them that their family is being appreciated and celebrated while they are away.

3. It shows appreciation
The very existence of the holiday is to show appreciation to the men and women that chose to serve their country. It reminds them that the country has their back while they defend it.

So remember to let your spouse know how much you appreciate him/her today, and every day!!!

Nurses across the US Army are united by their drive to serve and rooted in the strength that keeps them performing at a high level every day. https://go.usa.gov/xumBU

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped shape the history of the United States, and many of their lives have been dramatically influenced by moments in U.S. history. Every May, the Defense Department joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

"The principle on which this country was founded and by which it has always been governed is that Americanism is a matter of mind and heart; Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry."

- President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Like most commemorative months, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated with Congress. In 1977, Representative Frank Horton of New York introduced House Joint Resolution 540 to proclaim the first 10 days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.

In the same year, Senator Daniel Inouye introduced a similar resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 72. Neither of these resolutions passed, so in June 1978, Horton introduced House Joint Resolution 1007. This resolution proposed that the President should "proclaim a week, which is to include the seventh and 10th of the month, during the first 10 days in May of 1979 as 'Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.'" This joint resolution was passed by the House and then the Senate and was signed by President Jimmy Carter October 5, 1978, to become Public Law 95-419 (PDF,158kb).

This law amended the original language of the bill and directed the President to issue a proclamation for the "seven-day period beginning May 4, 1979, as 'Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.'"

During the next decade, presidents passed annual proclamations for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week until 1990, when Congress passed Public Law 101-283 (PDF,166kb) which expanded the observance to a month for 1990. Then in 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450 (PDF, 285kb) which annually designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Thomas Jefferson Day on April 13 celebrates the birthday of Thomas Jefferson — the third president of the United States. He held office from 1801 to 1809, he was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and he was one of the most influential Founding Fathers. Jefferson is also known for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. During his presidency, he oversaw major events in American history such as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Jefferson is remembered for many remarkable achievements. His most significant achievement was signing the Declaration of Independence.

HISTORY OF THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
We can only understand the significance of Thomas Jefferson Day once we understand how significant he was in the building of the United States. As a political philosopher, Jefferson associated himself with many intellectual leaders in Britain and France. Jefferson advocated for the separation of the church and state and wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Jefferson was renowned as, among other things, a horticulturist, statesman, architect, archaeologist, author, inventor, and founder of the University of Virginia! In the early stages of his career, Jefferson practiced law and served in the Virginia House of Burgesses. In 1794, Jefferson wrote A Summary View of the Rights of British America. This was intended as instructions for the Virginia delegates to a national congress. The pamphlet was a powerful argument for American independence. The summary also stated why Britain should relinquish its powers. The summary helped speed up the path to independence and marked Jefferson as one of the Founding Fathers of the new nation. Since Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and a significant contributor to American political and civil culture, it was decided that Jefferson would write the first draft of the Declaration. Later on, the draft underwent some alteration but remained largely Jefferson’s work.

After Jefferson retired from public office, he founded the University of Virginia. Jefferson passed away on Independence Day, July 4, 1826. This day was also the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

ARMY HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!!!!!!

CREATE YOUR MEDICAL CAREER WITH ZERO OR LITTLE DEBT
Army medical school scholarships and other educational programs help you graduate with a secure career in a medical profession, without the burden of a big financial debt. Get financial support and other incentives to help you navigate the unique and challenging opportunities of medical school and serve on the Army Medical team.

These benefits are offered in exchange for your commitment to serve on the Army Medical team, where you’ll support the well-being of America’s Army, at home and abroad.

HPSP provides you with:
o Full tuition for up to four years, depending on specialty
o Funding for books, equipment, and other school fees
o Monthly stipend of $2,000+ plus a monthly allowance for food and housing
o Up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus, plus Officer’s pay during school breaks
o Salary increases with promotions, time in service, and cost-of-living adjustments

Requirements for HPSP:
o U.S. citizenship
o Active duty status in the Army
o Qualification as a commissioned Officer
o In progress or completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
o Acceptance to or enrollment in an accredited graduate, doctoral, or medical school program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
o Full-time student status during the length of the prograM

Call us today at (256) 450-9634 to discuss this and other opportunities available in Army Medicine.

Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the Army's mission. The observance reiterates the Army’s commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future. The April 2022 observance has the theme, “Military Children and Youth: Standing Strong and Proud"

has begun! In addition to a basic salary, licensed medical professional can receive up to $400,000 in incentives. The also provides financial allowances to offset the cost of housing and meals, 30 vacations days annually, comprehensive health care, money for education, family services, and even career support after you serve. Call (256) 450-9634 today to learn how you can join the world's most elite health care team!

March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It commemorates the sacrifices and service of Vietnam veterans and their families. The commemorative honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location. No distinction exists between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period. Take the time to thank a Vietnam Veteran.