Previously assigned to the 52d Evacuation Battalion, Korea. The Medical Service Corps recently celebrated their 80th anniversary, with a birthday party at San Antonio's famed La Villita. Colonel Jerry Davis, Deputy Corps Chief, was the guest speaker. A highlight of the evening was the cutting of the anniversary cake by COL Davis assisted by 2LT Vanessa Vanelli, the Medical Service Corps most junior officer. It is doubly important that we augment our intake of liquids to compensate for increased fluid loss through perspiration.
Dehydration can occur with little or no warning and can have serious effects on the body.
When exercising, remember that proper warm-up and conditioning exercises will help prevent strained muscles and other injuries. Using the proper clothing and shoes, designed for your particular sport, will provide additional protection. Prompt first aid action can minimize the results of summer recreation-related injuries and prevent later complications. The Center is the only one of its kind specifically designed to train medical soldiers. It is estimated that the 13,000 square foot facility will train in excess of 4,000 soldiers per year.