~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston.

The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the United States Army North (formerly the Fifth United States Army), United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, 12th Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station, and the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences, Bethesda Detachment.

Fort Sam Houston is known as the "Home of Army Medicine", providing space for a major medical treatment facility, medical research and education activities, as well as medical training and operations commands supporting worldwide Army medical care for Soldiers and their families.

Commands located here which are associated with the Army medical community include the Medical Command Headquarters; the Veterinary Command ; the Dental Command the Army Medical Department Center and School; the Institute of Surgical Research; the Great Plains Regional Medical Command, and Brooke Army Medical Center.

Major commands on Fort Sam Houston include: U.S. Army North; 6th U.S. Army; Installation Management Command-West Region; Military Entrance Processing Station -San Antonio; 5th Recruiting Brigade; U.S. Navy Recruiting District Headquarters; and U.S. Navy School of Health Sciences.

Known as the brain trust for the Army Medical Department, the Army Medical Department Center and School annually trains more than 25,000 students attending 170 officer, NCO and enlisted courses in 14 medical specialties.

The command maintains several academic affiliations for bachelor and masters degree programs with major universities such as Baylor University, University of Texas Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio, and University of Nebraska.

Learn More About Fort Sam Houston HERE!

The original U.S. Army Medical Museum was founded as a research facility in Washington, D.C., in 1862. Today, the institution is known as the National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 1920, the Museum was re-established at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with the Medical Field Service School.

In 1946, the School and Museum were transferred to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In 1955, the Museum received its designation as the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum from the Surgeon General of the Army.

In 1978, the AMEDD Museum Foundation was established by concerned individuals to raise funds for a new museum facility. Built with private donations raised by the Foundation, the present AMEDD Museum officially opened its doors in July, 1989, and ownership was transferred to the U.S. Government.

Since its dedication in 1989, the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum has continued to enhance its reputation as one of the most outstanding facilities of its kind in the world as an ideal venue for the restoration, preservation and exhibition of significant historic medical items.

Visit The U. S. Army Medical Department Museum HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...any good news today?

Hope lonesome plover is enjoying the sunshine. It was 15F last night and it has been gently snowing all day. The roads are horrible!!! I will be staying a little later tonight hoping all the crazies are off the road home.

21 posted on 10/31/2011 6:43:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

22 posted on 10/31/2011 6:43:42 PM PDT by left that other site (Psalm 122:6)

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

23 posted on 10/31/2011 6:43:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Good evening, Mooch...((HUGS))...are those awful people still in your town? How is your friend doing?

Hope work is going well. We had our first snow yesterday. Roads are horrible!

24 posted on 10/31/2011 6:48:47 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

25 posted on 10/31/2011 6:49:36 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)

And in first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

26 posted on 10/31/2011 6:53:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe

Thanks for great road trip! Love San Antonio!

My road trip is going well so far. :)

27 posted on 10/31/2011 6:53:32 PM PDT by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you ladies for this evenings road trip! *hugs*

28 posted on 10/31/2011 6:53:44 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

To: Kathy in Alaska

You are quick tonight, Mayor!

I'm surprised because my computer has had it. Time for a new one.

29 posted on 10/31/2011 6:54:37 PM PDT by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" Â— Ronald Reagan)

To: ConorMacNessa; Texan5; Tax-chick; xsmommy; tioga; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; Kathy in Alaska; ...

Grew up just outside of Fort Sam.

Earned a good bit of dollars (for the late 60’s!) mowing lawns for the nurses and doctors working there during the Vietnam War.

Burn center there and at Brook Army Medical saved many lives. (My dad has his grave site reserved over at the cemetery across the hill from the med center.)

30 posted on 10/31/2011 6:55:16 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but socialists' ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)

To: ConorMacNessa

Awwww....Winston is ~~adorable~~ so spooky in his costume!:)

31 posted on 10/31/2011 6:55:47 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

To: HopeandGlory

And in second....Nana Hope snags the silver!!

32 posted on 10/31/2011 6:57:42 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

33 posted on 10/31/2011 6:57:46 PM PDT by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" Â— Ronald Reagan)

To: BIGLOOK; Hoodat

And rounding out the top spots in a tie....Hawaii and Hoodat each bag a bronze!!

34 posted on 10/31/2011 7:02:41 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ConorMacNessa

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

35 posted on 10/31/2011 7:05:50 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

Hmmm......trying to remember the last time I heard good news, it's been a while.

Awaiting Trick or Treaters, watching football and listening to a thunder storm passing by....so it may be a while before they begin showing up.

If you see a moose on your way home, it may not be a moose. Happy Halloween!

36 posted on 10/31/2011 7:06:29 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Ah, what memories that brings! I just PCS transferred out of BAMC this summer, where I had spent 3 years.

That building in the top picture is where everyone has to go to in and out process.

37 posted on 10/31/2011 7:12:44 PM PDT by exDemMom (Now that I've finally accepted that I'm living a bad hair life, I'm more at peace with the world.)

To: AZamericonnie

Good evening, AZ...thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Did you have an easy commute? Traffic at a minimum?

We had our first snow and the roads are terrible. Gonna have to tip-toe home.

38 posted on 10/31/2011 7:16:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...hope you had a good day. On my way home shortly so I can see your graphic of the day.

39 posted on 10/31/2011 7:28:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

A very good evening to you Kathy & an easy commute indeed.

Snow already in AK? Not to be outdone by the east coast!:)

A slushy snow? Safe travels on the way home! *hugs*

40 posted on 10/31/2011 7:28:41 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

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