Today, I introduced a resolution recognizing 250 years of U.S. Army Medicine. Over the past two and a half centuries, Army medics have saved America’s soldiers on the frontlines and provided lifesaving care both at home and abroad. 

This one is personal for me—when I lost my legs in Afghanistan, it was Army medics who worked quickly to save my life. Their skill and commitment is the reason I was able to come home to my family, they’re the reason I get to watch my kids grow up, and they’re the reason I can serve you in Congress today. 

They’ve driven medical innovation that benefits all of us, through advancements in trauma care, prosthetics, disease prevention, and even vaccines. And institutions like Walter Reed Army Institute of Research continue to pave the way in lifesaving research. 

As we mark 250 years of Army Medicine, let’s celebrate and honor all of the nurses, doctors, medics, researchers, and staff who have served our country. 

To every Army medic, past and present—thank you. 

The full text of my resolution can be read here.