Medical Readiness Command, Europe

22/07/2026

Team 3 from Medical Readiness Command, Europe is in it to win it!

21/07/2026

Let’s go Team 3 - you got this!

18/07/2026

Medical Readiness Command, Europe Emphasizes Safety – On and Off Duty

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Military and civilian staff members assigned to Medical Readiness Command, Europe participated in safety briefings, demonstrations and discussion during the command's Safety Stand-down Day at Vogelweh Park in Kaiserslautern, July 16, 2026.
The widely attended educational event featured hands-on instruction and briefings on critical risk-reduction topics, including substance abuse prevention, fire safety protocols, motorcycle and privately owned vehicle (POV) operations, and su***de prevention.

“Medical Readiness Command, Europe (MRC, EUR) Headquarters conducts routine safety stand-downs to directly safeguard the force and optimize operational medical readiness across the theater,” said U.S. Army Cpt. Benjamin Armstrong, headquarters and headquarters detachment commander for MRC, EUR. “These events pause routine operations to fulfill mandatory in-person training requirements and replace passive briefings with hands-on, seasonal risk-mitigation drills. By stepping away from daily tasks together, personnel establish a shared understanding of risk tolerances and build the mutual trust required to safely execute their support missions. Ultimately, this collective focus on safety cultivates a resilient, cohesive team where every member is empowered to identify and mitigate hazards before they result in casualties.”

17/07/2026

13/07/2026

MRC, Europe team to compete in Army Medical Command Best Squad Competition July 20-24

SEMBACH, Germany — A team of five U.S. Army medical soldiers will represent Medical Readiness Command, Europe in the U.S. Army Medical Command 2026 Best Squad Competition, scheduled July 20-24 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Representing Medical Readiness Command, Europe are:
Staff Sgt. Joseph Cappiello
Sgt. Zachary Wright
Spc. Carlos Guizar
Spc. Kofi Ballogou
Spc. Brucelee Tao

Several teams representing other Army Medical Readiness Commands from across the continental United States and overseas will vie for the title of "Best Squad." The rigorous week-long competition is designed to test soldiers’ physical endurance, technical medical expertise, tactical combat skills and squad-level mental resilience in an austere, stressful environment. The winners of this competition will go on to represent Army Medical Command in the 2026 Army-wide Best Squad Competition, tentatively scheduled for late September or early October.

09/07/2026

Veterinary Readiness Activity Rhineland-Pfalz Soldiers Conquer 40-Mile Darby Challenge in Italy on America's 250th

ORBOLE, Italy — Long before the sun rose on America’s 250th birthday, a dedicated group of U.S. service members stepped off on a grueling 40-mile trek along the shores of Italy’s largest lake. Driven by history and camaraderie, Soldiers from U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz embarked on a do-it-yourself version of the Darby 40-Mile Challenge. The march honors the legacy of Brig. Gen. William O. Darby—the founding commander of the Army Rangers—and the Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division who lost their lives in the frigid waters of Lake Garda on April 30, 1945.

"We definitely came away with a few blisters, but every step was worth it," said Army Capt. Javier Pino, Veterinary Officer in Charge of the Spangdahlem Air Base Veterinary Treatment Facility and Benelux Branch. "To spend the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence walking in the footsteps of the men of the 10th Mountain Division was a privilege."

08/07/2026

STRONG MEDICINE - COMBAT READY CARE!

Watch this AFN Bavaria news report on Tactical Combat Casualty Care training conducted recently at the Medical Simulation Training Center in Vilseck, Germany.