A Letter from Julia
The Impact of a Wheelchair on My Independence and Academic Success
Second Annual Rose Mologne Award
Pat Gross hold the engraved crystal rose bud vase identifying her as the recipient of thesecond Rose Mologne Award Recognizing Outstanding Service with Excellence in herRed Cross volunteer work at WRNMMC. She was also presented the Society’s RoseMologne coin. Pictured with her from the left are Mike Mologne, Molly WilsonWRNMMC Red Cross Station Manager, and…
Leashes of Valor
“We make a difference in the lives of veterans,” so when we learned about the non-profit organizations thattrain service dogs, we looked into Leashes of Valor. They offered us another way to reach out to our veterans who have serious challenges,” said Dan Bullis, Vice President of Patient Services and Warrior/Family Support. Leashes of Valor…
New Leadership In The National CapitalRegion
BG Deydre Teyhen assumed Directorship of the National Capital Region, Defense HealthAgency on July 5, 2023. A native of Ohio, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Scienceat Ohio Wesleyan University in 1993. She earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy fromthe U.S. Army-Baylor University in 1995, completed her Ph.D. in Biomechanics from theUniversity of Texas in 2004,…
BUNZL Golf Event Benefits WRS
BUNZL, an international distribution and services corporation, has been a consistentand dedicated supporter of the Walter Reed Society through its fund-raising golftournaments. In August 2024 BUNZL of York, PA continued this tradition of support forthe WRS with a golf tournament at the Country Club of York. Long-time WRS Liaisonfor Sports and Recreation Carlton Kammerer attended…
Dr. Norvell “Van” Coots
Remembering BG Coots, the final Commander of the historic Walter Reed Army Medical Center and lifelong advocate for improving access to health care for our nation’s heroes.
WRS Honors Rose Mologne
The Walter Reed Society (WRS) along with American Red Cross (ARC) honored Rose Mologne with the presentation of the first annual Rose M. Mologne Award in a ceremony on April 14, 2023 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Beloved by all, Rose, a founding member of the WRS and a 40 year volunteer with…
Viet Nam Women’s Memorial Marquette Dedication Viet Nam Women’s Memorial Marquette Dedication
Viet Nam Womens Memorial Maquette dedication at WRNMMC on March 28, 2024. The Maquette is in the Hall of Heroes between the America Garage and the America Building where most of the clinics are located. Jan Southby is assisting CAPT Melissa Austin, WRNMMC Director, in cutting the ribbon that is being held by a senior…
Korean War Vet Association
Dan Bullis (left) Walter Reed Society Vice-President for Patient Services and John Pierce (4thfrom left) Walter Reed Society President accept a donation from Jeffrey J. Brodeur (6th fromleft), National President, Korean War Veterans Association in front of The Unspoken BondStatue in the lobby of the Eagle Building at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.Other members…
Walter Reed Society Thanks the Kent Island American Legion Post 278
Walter Reed Society officers retired U.S. Army Col. Vandy L. Miller, left, and retired U.S. Army Col. Joe Konzelman, right, present former Kent Island (KI) American Legion Commander Nikki Randolph of Stevensville with the Combat Medic Award for providing assistance beyond the call of duty to wounded veterans and their families. Randolph initiated the annual…