Walter Reed Army Medical Center

This photo illustration shows the configuration of the Rapid Response Shelters and the Incident Response Vehicle in front of the iconic tower at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during a readiness exercise conducted by the hospital. This is not in response to any increase in patients or diagnoses; it is a preemptive measure to assess the ability to rapidly expand our facility in the event of a patient surge (Photo Illustration by Harvey A. Duze)

The Walter Reed Health Care System provides comprehensive health care for more than 150,000 Soldiers, other service members, family members and retirees in the National Capital Area. The Main Section of Walter Reed Army Medical Center is located in an attractive Washington D.C. residential area. All patient care activities, as well as most WRAMC administrative services, are located on the Main Post. The WRAMC annex, Forest Glen, is located three miles north of the Center's Main Section, in nearby Montgomery County, MD.

Walter Reed is realigning with the National Naval Medical Center and will then be closing.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1940-present
Controlled by: U.S. Armed Forces
Current Commander: Captain Alan Christian
Garrison: Naval Support Activity Bethesda
Base Occupants: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Open to the Pubic: No