The 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support), commonly known as 3rd MEDCOM, was originally constituted in 1942 as the 3rd Auxiliary Surgical Group, providing critical medical support during World War II in the European Theater. Reactivated and redesignated over the decades, the unit played a pivotal role during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, delivering comprehensive medical care to U.S. and coalition forces. Based in Forest Park, Georgia, 3rd MEDCOM is now responsible for command and control of deployed medical units across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. The unit continues to support global contingency missions, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief, ensuring medical readiness and lifesaving care for Soldiers and allies.
