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MEDCoE conducts casing ceremony symbolizing return to one training brigade configuration
April 22, 2022 — U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Commander Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster hosted the casing ceremony for the Medical Professional Training Brigade April 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

The last Medical Professional Training Brigade commander reflects on unit’s legacy
July 1, 2020 — Effective July 1, 2020, the 32nd Medical Brigade receives Operational Control, or OPCON, of the Medical Professional Training Brigade’s, or MPTB’s, two battalions: the 187th and 188th Medical Battalions. MPTB will retain administrative control, or ADCON, of the battalions until discontinuation orders are received from Headquarters, Department of the Army, expected later this year or early 2021. ... MORE

Col. Shannon Shaw assumed command of the Medical Professional Training Brigade July 16, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Redding is seen behind the soldier color guard.

Remains of World War II service members laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
November 8, 2019 — More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November... MORE

More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November. Funeral services were held for 2nd Lt. Toney Gochnauer Nov. 4 and 2nd Lt. Ernest Matthews Jr. Nov. 5.

Trinity Competition highlights best of the Health Readiness Center of Excellence
May 29, 2019 — The annual Trinity Competition is a grueling four-day event to determine the division-level Best Warrior, Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Medic. Hosted by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, winners represent the HRCoE in higher level competitions. ... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class David Nagle, Medical Professional Training Brigade, checks a simulated patient for injuries while competing in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care lane. The annual Trinity Competition is a grueling, four day event to determine the division level Best Warrior, Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Medic.

Medical Professional Training Brigade welcomes new command sergeant major
May 22, 2019 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Redding assumed responsibility of the Medical Professional Training Brigade in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 22... MORE

Col. Shauna L. Snyder (right), commander, Medical Professional Training Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, passes the unit colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Redding at an assumption of responsibility ceremony held at the Army Medical Department Museum May 22.

187th Medical Battalion, Medical Professional Training Brigade gains new commander
July 12, 2018 — Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang assumed command of the 187th Medical Battalion, Medical Professional Training Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, at a ceremony at the AMEDD Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12. Lang assumed command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. John F. Detro... MORE

Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang (left) accepts the unit colors from Col. Shauna L. Snyder, commander, Medical Professional Training Brigade while the outgoing commander Lt. Col. John F. Detro looks on.