The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has announced that the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has been elevated to Champion status within AANA’s Corporate Partner Program, the highest level of partnership within the organization. Effective January 2026, this recognition reflects a strengthened collaboration aimed at advancing anesthesia care, leadership development, and workforce readiness in both military and civilian healthcare systems.
The partnership highlights a shared commitment to preparing highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists, who play a critical role in delivering safe and effective anesthesia care for service members and beneficiaries across the globe. Through this collaboration, AANA and AMEDD aim to enhance clinical training opportunities, support continuing education initiatives, and reinforce the essential contributions of CRNAs to patient safety and healthcare resilience.
Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of AANA, emphasized the importance of this strategic partnership. According to Bruce, the U.S. Army’s participation in the Corporate Partner Program demonstrates a powerful alignment of mission and service between the two organizations. He noted that strengthening collaboration between military and civilian healthcare sectors will help ensure the future of high-quality anesthesia care while supporting the readiness and resilience of healthcare professionals serving in diverse clinical environments.
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AMEDD represents one of the largest healthcare systems in the world, operating more than 600 medical centers, clinics, and research facilities globally. The organization provides comprehensive medical services for active-duty soldiers, military families, and veterans while also supporting medical research, training, and healthcare innovation.
Kim Soice, Chief of Advertising and Public Affairs for the Medical Recruiting Brigade, highlighted the professional development opportunities available within AMEDD. He explained that healthcare professionals working within the Army Medical Department benefit from diverse clinical experiences, continuing education programs, and leadership training while contributing to the health and readiness of soldiers worldwide.
Historically, AMEDD traces its origins back to July 1775, when it was established as the “Army Hospital” to coordinate medical services for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Today, the department is led by the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, a lieutenant general, oversees six specialized medical corps that collectively support the military’s global healthcare infrastructure.
As a Champion Partner, AMEDD will collaborate closely with AANA to promote advanced clinical education, strengthen the CRNA workforce pipeline, and highlight military medicine as a rewarding career path for healthcare professionals. These initiatives aim to ensure that anesthesia providers remain prepared to deliver high-quality care across military treatment facilities, public health service locations, and veterans’ healthcare systems.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists continue to play a vital role in modern healthcare delivery. From surgical suites and trauma centers to military field hospitals and veterans’ care facilities, CRNAs provide safe, patient-centered anesthesia services that support both routine and complex medical procedures.
Through this expanded partnership, Together, AANA and AMEDD are working to ensure high standards of care for patients in both military and civilian healthcare settings, support the professional development of nurse anesthesiologists, and strengthen the future of anesthesia care.
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