September 20, 2024

Army activates first-of-its-kind medical command in Europe with an eye on Moscow

Source: Stars and Stripes

Journalist: Philip Walter Wellman

Katherine Kuzminski, a senior fellow and director of the Military, Veterans and Society Program at the Center for a New American Security, said one only has to look at current events to understand the new unit’s importance.

“The war in Ukraine serves as a sobering reminder that in near-peer modern war, nations can face rates of servicemembers wounded in action at levels approaching those of the world wars,” Kuzminski said. “This activation signals a commitment to mission success in a protracted conflict.”

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Author

  • Katherine L. Kuzminski

    Deputy Director of Studies, Director, Military, Veterans, and Society Program

    Katherine L. Kuzminski (formerly Kidder) is the Deputy Director of Studies, and the Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society (MVS) Program at CNAS. Her research special...