148 Evacuation Hospital (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The 148th Evacuation Hospital is a United States Army medical facility primarily designed for providing emergency and urgent care to wounded soldiers during warfare or military operations. Originating as the 148th Station Hospital in World War II, this hospital unit has since been mobilized several times for various conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recently, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Its main function is to provide initial medical treatment for soldiers before they are transferred to larger medical centers for further care. The 148th Evacuation Hospital operates under the command of the U.S. Army Medical Department and its personnel include doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff who work together to save lives on the battlefield.