 Navy Medicine leadership, Corpsman and medical staff across the fleet are celebrating the 117th birthday of the Navy Hospital Corps in honor of the sacrifices and achievements of Hospital Corpsmen past and present. Established June 17, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the Hospital Corps is the most decorated branch of the United States Navy and has fought on the front lines of every battle in United States history. From sailors and Marines on the battlefield, at sea, under the sea, and in the air, to service members and their families at home and abroad, the Hospital Corps provides high-quality health care to keep our fleet mission ready. Today, more than 25,000 active duty and reserve Navy Hospital Corpsmen serve with both the Navy and the Marine Corps throughout the world. For more information from Navy Medicine, visit their website.