188th Medical Battalion (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The 188th Medical Battalion is a military medical unit within the United States Army. This battalion, like other medical units in the U.S. Army, provides emergency and critical care services to military personnel and civilians in both peacetime and combat environments. It plays an essential role in maintaining the health and readiness of troops during operations, as well as in disaster response scenarios domestically or abroad. The 188th Medical Battalion falls under the command of the Army Reserve, part of the larger U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Its history can be traced back to its activation on August 15, 1942, during World War II.