74 Field Hospital (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The 74th Field Hospital is a medical unit of the United States Army that provides emergency and surgical care services on the battlefield or during humanitarian missions. Originating in World War II, it was activated in October 1942 and served primarily as a hospital for patients requiring extensive surgery. Throughout its history, the 74th Field Hospital has been deployed to various conflicts such as Korea, Vietnam, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The unit operates under the command of the Army Medical Department and is staffed by both military personnel and civilians. Its primary mission is to provide advanced medical care in austere environments, ensuring the health and wellbeing of troops and local populations during times of crisis.