As the days slowly get warmer, spring has truly arrived at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. The foliage around the hospital has been coming out of its winter hibernation with a display of flowers and the return of green in the trees and bushes. This year, the flowering trees are more spectacular due in part to a milder than normal winter. Today, staff members took time out from their work to get in a hike or run around the path stretches around the front of the hospital. The blossoming trees that border the lake form the perfect location for viewing the “historic” Tower (Bldg. 1), not to mention a great place to just stop and take a short rest before returning to work. This part of the base has always been a great place to take a break during the day, and so far, this spring season has made it even more special. Photographs by Harvey A. Duze (Office of Command Communications, WRNMMC)
The National Naval Medical Center is located in Bethesda Maryland, as suburb of Washington, D.C. It is one of the nation's largest and most renowned military medical centers, best known for its history of providing care to war heroes and presidents alike for the past 65 years. People come here to heal, to stay healthy, to help others, to teach the next generation, to practice quality medicine, and take part in cutting-edge clinical research.
The National Naval Medical Center is comprised of nearly 4,500 professionals.
