Publication: DISAM Journal
Publication Date: 22-SEP-05
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Author: May, Shadi
Article Excerpt
[The following is a reprint from the Fort Sam Houston News Leader, Volume 37, No. 29, July 21, 2005. We thank the Fort Sam Houston News Leader for allowing us to reprint the article. To read the News Leader in its entirety please go to the following web site: http://www.primetimenewspapers.com/military/ftsam.html.]
Training is an integral part of the United States Army mission, and Fort Sam Huston units conduct a great amount of training. What makes this Army post's training mission even more unique is its international military training.
Every year hundreds of military and civilian students from more than seventy-five countries come to the Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Huston, Texas, to gain valuable training in their respective career fields.
Students' ranks vary from privates to general officers. Many of the students trained at Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) are now senior officers in highly ranked governmental positions is strategic countries.
"The new surgeon generals from Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as other key members of the international military medical community are among students trained at AMEDC&S," said Oscar Ramos-Rivera, chief AMEDDC&S International Military Student Office.
The AMEDDC&S international training program falls under the Department of...
NOTE: All illustrations and photos have been removed from this article.
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