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| 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. | 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 |
A large proportion of serious casualties from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters are treated here, flown in via ]. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Landstuhl Regional Medical Center | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Aerial view of LRMC | |
| Active | March 9 1953 - Present |
| Country | Germany |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Inter-service (United States Army Medical Command) |
| Type | Hospital |
| Nickname(s) | LRMC |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Brian C. Lein |
| Landstuhl Regional Medical Center | |
|---|---|
| United States Army Medical Command | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Military |
| Type | General |
| Services | |
| Beds | 310 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1953 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.landstuhl.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil/resources/lrmcfacts.aspx |
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 Ramstein Air Base.
External links
References
- "LRMC Facts". Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- "LRMC History". Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- 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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