The hospital Corpsman Pledge"I solemnly pledge myself before God and these witnesses to practice faithfully all of my duties as a member of the Hospital Corps. I hold the care of the sick and injured to be a privilege and a sacred trust and will assist the Medical Officer with loyalty and honesty. I will not knowingly permit harm to come to any patient. I will not partake of nor administer any unauthorized medication. I will hold all personal matters pertaining to the private lives of patients in strict confidence. I dedicate my heart, mind and strength to the work before me. I shall do all within my power to show in myself an example of all that is honorable and good throughout my naval career."
Many years have past & the names have changed, but the mission has not. Starting in 1814 as a Loblolly Boy; 1844 Surgeon's Steward; 1866 the Apothecary; 1898 Hospital Steward; 1916 the pharmacist's Mate; & finally in 1948 the Hospital Corpsman.
Let's take a moment of silence to remember those who have fallen.....
WWI 1917-1918: 20
Nicaragua 1926-1933: 1
WW2 1941-1945: 889
Korean Conflict 1950-1954: 109
Dominican Republic 1965: 1
Vietnam Conflict 1962-1975: 628
Lebanon 1983: 15
Iraqi Freedom 2003: 2
To our men and women in uniform past, present & future thank you & God bless.
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