Medical Readiness Command, Europe

13/12/2025

Balancing Passion and Profession: A Leader's Journey to Higher Education

WIESBADEN, Germany – For Staff Sgt. Dean Washington, a Veterinary Care Technician at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, the path to a bachelor’s degree was a marathon, not a sprint. At 34, after years of dedication, he has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences from the American Military University.

Click here to read the full story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/553665/balancing-passion-and-profession-leaders-journey-higher-education

12/12/2025

2025 EUROPE BEST MEDIC COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

LANDSTUHL, Germany - Medical Readiness Command, Europe announced the winners of the 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition held Dec. 9-12 during a ceremony Friday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Heaton Auditorium. The 4-day competition was conducted at Breitenwald Range, Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB) local training area and Baumholder Kaserne.

The 1st Place (overall) winners representing U.S. Army Europe and Africa were:
1st Lt. Donovan Hinton - 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Pfc. William Shapley – 2nd Cavalry Regiment

The 2nd Place winners representing Medical Readiness Command, Europe, were:
1st Lt. Taylor Cadenhead – MEDDAC-Bavaria
Sgt. Augustus Boyd – MEDDAC-Bavaria

The rigorous 4-day competition pushed the competitors to their limits, testing their physical and mental stamina as well as their tactical medical expertise and Soldiers’ skills. The rigorous competition forced the competitors to demonstrate their expertise and skill in a variety of tasks to include combat water survival swim training, the expert physical fitness assessment, a foot march, weapons qualification and stress shoots with the M4A1 carbine, tactical combat casualty care, prolonged casualty care, a written test, aid station operations and day and night land navigation.

The winners of this competition will go on to represent their respective organizations in the 2026 U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jack L. Clark, Jr. Best Medic Competition to be held at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in February 2026.


U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Health Command Europe Defense Health Agency 68th Theater Medical Command U.S. Army Medical Command CSM 30th Medical Brigade 21st Theater Sustainment Command Medical Readiness Command, West Medical Readiness Command, East Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Army Medicine Medical Readiness Command, Pacific U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Landstuhl Regional Medical Center 2d Cavalry Regiment

12/12/2025

11/12/2025

Our Army Medics continue to show they are made of the right stuff as Day 3 of the 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition comes to a close!

10/12/2025

2025 EUROPE BEST MEDIC COMPETITION SHOWCASES LETHALITY AND SOLDIER READINESS

On day two of the 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition, Medical Soldiers from across Europe demonstrated their exceptional technical, tactical, and physical skills by navigating a series of challenging events. Participants successfully tackled tactical and resupply lanes, along with a rigorous stress shoot, demonstrating their physical and mental readiness and determination. This rigorous 4-day competition serves as a critical steppingstone in ensuring that Army medics are thoroughly trained and equipped to deliver combat casualty care to wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, both now and in the future. The dedication and expertise displayed during these events highlight the vital role of medics in maintaining the health and readiness of the fighting force. . (Photos by Kirk Frady)

Public Health Command Europe Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe 68th Theater Medical Command Medical Readiness Command, West U.S. Army Medical Command CSM Medical Readiness Command, East U.S. Army Europe and Africa Defense Health Agency U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 21st Theater Sustainment Command 30th Medical Brigade U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Medicine Medical Readiness Command, Pacific U.S. European Command (EUCOM) 18th Theater Medical Command Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

09/12/2025

2025 EUROPE BEST MEDIC COMPETITION KICKS OFF

Today kicked off the 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition being held this week in Germany. The 4-day event showcases the resilience, grit and skill of the Army's finest medics. A total of 6 2-person teams from across Europe faced a series of grueling events including the Combat Water Skills Test, Expert Physical Fitness Test and a challenging Day Land Navigation Course today. Additionally, participants completed a written test to demonstrate their combat medical knowledge and zeroed their assigned weapons. These dedicated medics are proving they possess the expertise, determination, and adaptability required to earn the title of the Army's Best Medics, setting the stage for an exciting competition ahead. (Photos by Kirk Frady).

Public Health Command Europe Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe 68th Theater Medical Command U.S. Army Medical Command CSM Medical Readiness Command, West U.S. Army Europe and Africa Medical Readiness Command, East U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 21st Theater Sustainment Command 30th Medical Brigade Defense Health Agency U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Medicine Medical Readiness Command, Pacific 18th Theater Medical Command

08/12/2025

Best of luck to all the competitors in this week‘s 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition!

05/12/2025

Helicopter MEDEVAC training enhances military working dogs' readiness

U.S. Army Veterinarians and Veterinary Care Technicians from Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz facilitated a training exercise focused on helicopter medical evacuation familiarization for the 525th Military Police Detachment in Wiesbaden Nov. 26. This unique training event provided military working dogs and their handlers critical exposure to helicopter operations, reinforcing the importance of readiness and safety in high-stress situations. (Photos by Michelle Thum)

Read more at: https://www.army.mil/article/289351

01/12/2025

Meet U.S. Army Spc. Eva Marie Howells, a 68T Animal Care Specialist assigned to the Veterinary Medical Center Europe

Army Animal Care Specialists (MOS 68T) provide medical care and management for military working animals, including K-9 units and ceremonial horses, as well as pets of Soldiers and their families. They help prevent zoonotic diseases and assist Army veterinarians with routine exams, medication administration, and surgical and emergency procedures.

Public Health Command Europe U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 68th Theater Medical Command U.S. Army Medical Command CSM Medical Readiness Command, West U.S. Army Europe and Africa Defense Health Agency Medical Readiness Command, East Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe 21st Theater Sustainment Command 30th Medical Brigade U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Medicine 18th Theater Medical Command Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

28/11/2025

Meet Warrant Officer Renthia Wreh, a Food Safety Officer (FSO) assigned to Veterinary Readiness Activity Rheinland-Pfalz.

To ensure our military communities stay safe, Public Health Command Europe employs Food Safety Officers to protect us from food-borne illnesses. Under the 640A MOS, Food Safety Officers conduct routine inspections of all food products entering our facilities, helping us stay !


Public Health Command Europe U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 68th Theater Medical Command U.S. Army Medical Command CSM Medical Readiness Command, West Medical Readiness Command, East U.S. Army Europe and Africa Defense Health Agency Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe 21st Theater Sustainment Command 30th Medical Brigade U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz