Architects of Care: The Strategic Impact of Army Nurse Corps Leadership on the Future of Military Medicine

Podcast: WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast · Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey

Opublikowano: 2026-01-28

This special episode of WarDocs celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps by bringing together four distinguished leaders: Brigadier General Jamie Burk (27th ANC Chief), Retired Major General Jimmie Keenan (24th ANC Chief), Retired Brigadier General Bill Bester (21st ANC Chief), and Retired Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender (18th ANC Chief). The conversation spans eight decades of history, tracing the evolution of the Corps from the Cold War and Vietnam eras to the persistent conflicts following 9/11. Each leader shares their "origin story," revealing the diverse paths—from ROTC scholarships to financial necessity—that led them to a career in mil...