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| |name = | |name = LRMC | ||
| |title = '''Landstuhl Regional Medical Center''' | |title = '''Landstuhl Regional Medical Center''' | ||
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| |caption = Aerial view of LRMC | |caption = Aerial view of LRMC | ||
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| The '''Landstuhl Regional Medical Center''' ( |
The '''Landstuhl Regional Medical Center''' (LRMC) is an overseas military ] operated by the ] and the ]. LRMC is the largest military hospital outside of the continental US. It is located near ], ], and serves as the nearest treatment center for wounded soldiers coming from ] and ]. In addition, it serves military personnel stationed in Germany as well as their family members. | ||
| A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via the ]. | A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via the ]. | ||
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.jpg) Aerial view of LRMC | |
| Location: | Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
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| Built: | 1951, remodeled 1993 |
| Budget: |  $95.5 Million (2006) |
| Beds: | [140+; Up to 1000 in Emergencies |
| Operated by: | United States Army, U.S. Department of Defense |
| Commander: | COL BRIAN C. LEIN (US Army) |
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is an overseas military hospital operated by the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. LRMC is the largest military hospital outside of the continental US. It is located near Landstuhl, Germany, and serves as the nearest treatment center for wounded soldiers coming from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, it serves military personnel stationed in Germany as well as their family members.
A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via the Ramstein Air Base.
External links
References
- Fichtner, Ullrich (2007-03-14). "A Visit to the US Military Hospital". DER SPIEGEL. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
49°24′15″N 7°33′37″E / 49.40417°N 7.56028°E / 49.40417; 7.56028
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