1st Medical Brigade (U.S. Army) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The 1st Medical Brigade is a vital component of the United States Army's Medical Command. This unit provides medical support to the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and is stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. Comprising approximately 8,500 soldiers, the brigade delivers a wide range of medical capabilities, from basic first aid to complex surgical care, ensuring the health and readiness of forces in peacetime and during combat operations. The brigade's mission is to support joint and combined operations by providing preventive medicine, medical evacuation, hospital care, dental care, veterinary services, and psychological health and trauma support. It has a history dating back to World War II and has been deployed in various conflicts since then, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the ongoing War on Terror.