Hagen receives Legion of Merit, promotion to third star, Lichtman assumes command

Perspectives
By RADM D.F. Hagen, MC

SIU off-campus program: Students earn health care degrees

Myths about seizure disorders

Outpatients evaluate care

Youth program offered by Red Cross

From the Chaplain...

Military shows highlight summer season

Changing of the guard at NNMC

National Victory Edition supplement

CONTENTS
Thunder and Lightning: How the war was won ... From .the largest air/sealift
in history to the stunning 100-hour dash across the desert.
By John Burick. Pages 5-10.
Aeromedical Evacuation: Andrews Air Force Base provides temporary care
and routing for wounded returning from the Persian Gulf.
By.Staff Sgt. Eddie C. Riley. Page 14.
Comfort on the Sea: Bethesda National Naval Medical Center sends hundreds
to staff the USNS COMFORT hospital ship.
By Bob Anderson. Page 18.
Caring for the wounded: Walter Reed Army Medical Center expands its bed
capacity and brings on reservists to help care for returning wounded. By Larry Lane and Bonnie Neater. Page 18.
Valor under Fire: Two American soldiers are awarded the Silver Star for heroism
in an armored engagement. By Michael Oallaher. Page 16.
Purple Heart: Navy corpsman first to be wounded from hostile fire.
By Staff Sgt. Crystal A. Laurie. Page 21.
Mobilization: Fort Belvoir helps prepare Reserve units for deployment as one of
over 50 mobilization stations across the nation.
By Nathan Webster. Pages 22-23.
Map of Parade Route: Depicts route of march from assembly area to dispersal
in Pentagon North Parking lot. Pages 24-25.
Order of March: Lineup of Anny units and a brief synopsis of each outfit's role in
Operation Desert Storm. Unit Patches are included to help you identify various military groups as they march past. Pages 24-28.
From Montezuma to Khafji: U.S. Marine Corps plays vital role in liberation
in Kuwait. Pages 29-31.
Navy rules the Sea: Navy and Merchant Marine fleet move 18 billion pounds of
cargo. Pages 32-36.
Air War: U.S. Air Force completes largest air lift in history and unleashes devastating bombardment on Iraqi lines. Pages 38-39.
Terror in the Night: Reservists recount horror of SCUD attack and pay tribute to
fallen comrades. by Patrick Swan. Page 40.
Prisoners of War: Air Force pilots recount their experience under hostile hands.
 By Michael Leonard. Page 42.

Subjects: National Naval Medical Center; education; Southern Illinois University; Desert Storm; Gulf War; USNS Comfort; hospital ship; Hospital Corps; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Iraq