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The Badge & The Blade

June 17, 2025

The Badge & the Blade (Part 6)

FORT RILEY, Kansas — As the sun rises over Fort Riley on May 22, 2025, three Soldiers from Irwin Army Community Hospital step off for the final test of their strength and endurance: a grueling 12-mile ruck march that culminates their pursuit of the Expert Field Medical Badge.

They come from different corners of Irwin Army Community Hospital—orthopedics, physical therapy, public health, biomedical repair—but they all share one goal: earning the Expert Field Medical Badge.

May 8, 2025

The Badge & the Battlefield (Part 1)

FORT RILEY, Kansas — They come from different corners of Irwin Army Community Hospital—orthopedics, physical therapy, public health, biomedical repair—but they all share one goal: earning the Expert Field Medical Badge. Follow these determined Soldiers as they take on one of the Army’s toughest skill challenges.

Refuse to Fail

June 27, 2024

Refuse to Fail

FORT RILEY, Kansas — These Soldiers from Irwin Army Community Hospital aren't here for a parade. They're stepping off the bus and into the crucible - day one of the grueling Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) testing. Hit the ground running (literally) as we join them for the first punishing mile run. Feel the weight of their determination with every push-up and sandbag lift. See how these IACH professionals push their limits to earn the coveted EFMB.

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