Navy Medicine

Prepared to heal and comfort our sailors, the medical women and men of the U.S. Navy are a critical element of our fighting force.  Their hard work and sacrifice keeps our sailors healthy and able, which keeps our fleet afloat.  The stories of the naval medical personnel highlight how important they are to the operation of our navy.

Media

Battle Station Sick Bay

The grueling naval campaigns during World War II carried with them a long and bloody legacy of the injured. This is the story of the medical personnel cared for the sailors during this brutal time.

Navy Medicine at Normandy - Chap. 1

On June 6, 1944, one of the largest invasions of land, sea, and air took place as the invasion of Normandy began. In this video, naval medicine is spotlighted as sailors explain their firsthand encounters and experiences through such a devastating and horrific time. Part 1

Navy Medicine at Normandy - Chap. 2

On June 6, 1944, one of the largest invasions of land, sea, and air took place as the invasion of Normandy began. In this video, naval medicine is spotlighted as sailors explain their firsthand encounters and experiences through such a devastating and horrific time. Part 2

Navy Medicine at Normandy - Chap. 3

On June 6, 1944, one of the largest invasions of land, sea, and air took place as the invasion of Normandy began. In this video, naval medicine is spotlighted as sailors explain their firsthand encounters and experiences through such a devastating and horrific time. Part 3

Navy Medicine at Normandy - Chap. 4

On June 6, 1944, one of the largest invasions of land, sea, and air took place as the invasion of Normandy began. In this video, naval medicine is spotlighted as sailors explain their firsthand encounters and experiences through such a devastating and horrific time. Part 4

Navy Medicine in the Last Campaign: Iwo Jima and Okinawa - Chapter 1

Jan Herman, Historian of the Navy Medical Department and editor of its journal, Navy Medicine, narrates powerful stories of Navy medicine during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Chapter 1

Navy Medicine in the Last Campaign: Iwo Jima and Okinawa - Chapter 2

Jan Herman, Historian of the Navy Medical Department and editor of its journal, Navy Medicine, narrates powerful stories of Navy medicine during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Chapter 2

Navy Medicine in the Last Campaign: Iwo Jima and Okinawa - Chapter 3

Jan Herman, Historian of the Navy Medical Department and editor of its journal, Navy Medicine, narrates powerful stories of Navy medicine during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Chapter 3

Navy Medicine in the Last Campaign: Iwo Jima and Okinawa - Chapter 4

Jan Herman, Historian of the Navy Medical Department and editor of its journal, Navy Medicine, narrates powerful stories of Navy medicine during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Chapter 4

Navy Medicine in the Last Campaign: Iwo Jima and Okinawa - Chapter 5

Jan Herman, Historian of the Navy Medical Department and editor of its journal, Navy Medicine, narrates powerful stories of Navy medicine during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Chapter 5

Navy Medicine's Trial By Fire - Part 1

The valor and self-sacrifice of Navy physicians, dentists, nurses, and hospital corpsman would become commonplace as the US Navy began the long, bloody, journey to final victory in World War II. Part 1.

Navy Medicine's Trial By Fire - Part 2

The valor and self-sacrifice of Navy physicians, dentists, nurses, and hospital corpsman would become commonplace as the US Navy began the long, bloody, journey to final victory in World War II. Part 1.

Stepping Stones to Tokyo - Part 1

The Navy Medical Department chronicles their practice during harrowing times throughout the Pacific theater of World War II. Part 1.

Stepping Stones to Tokyo - Part 2

The Navy Medical Department chronicles their practice during harrowing times throughout the Pacific theater of World War II. Part 2.

Stepping Stones to Tokyo - Part 3

The Navy Medical Department chronicles their practice during harrowing times throughout the Pacific theater of World War II. Part 3.

Stepping Stones to Tokyo - Part 4

The Navy Medical Department chronicles their practice during harrowing times throughout the Pacific theater of World War II. Part 4.

Guest of the Emperor - Part 1

Americans graphically recount the hostile and brutal conditions of Japanese prison camps where they were held in captivity. The heroism and enduring values of Navy medicine are exemplified throughout these devastating circumstances. Part 1.

Guest of the Emperor - Part 2

Americans graphically recount the hostile and brutal conditions of Japanese prison camps where they were held in captivity. The heroism and enduring values of Navy medicine are exemplified throughout these devastating circumstances. Part 2.

Guest of the Emperor - Part 3

Americans graphically recount the hostile and brutal conditions of Japanese prison camps where they were held in captivity. The heroism and enduring values of Navy medicine are exemplified throughout these devastating circumstances. Part 3.

GI Film Festival

Watch trailers of the films being screened at this year's festival

Americans At War

Individual veterans are presented in a series of 90-second short stories — powerful tales that inspire pride and patriotism

The Naval Media Center creates rich and enduring films about the Navy as part of All Hands Television. These segments document the most interesting facets of our sea services. All Hands Television releases these short documentaries on a monthly basis. Check in each month to find something new!

The operations of the U.S. Navy span the globe, and no day goes by without something to report. The Naval Media Center diligently follows the news of the Navy, and broadcasts daily clips. Find out what's happening in the Navy today!

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