65th Medical Brigade Hosts Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre (the 46th Army Surgeon General)

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of the United States Forces Korea, and Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, The Surgeon General of the United States Army, receives a diorama briefing from the 502nd Field Hospital during Freedom Shield 25 at LTA Watkins, South Korea, March 13, 2025. Freedom Shield 2025 is a multi-domain military training program that integrates air, naval, space and cyberspace elements, enhancing readiness through realistic combat situations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jason Palacios)

Story by Maj. Jose Pizarro

65th Medical Brigade

In March 2025, Col. Arroyo and Command Sgt. Maj. Price (65th Medical Brigade command team) hosted Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre (the 46th Army Surgeon General) to observe the Brigade’s operations. Lt. Gen. Izaguirre conducted battlefield circulation at LTA Watkins, South Korea with Gen. Xavier T. Brunson (Commander of the United Nations Command/ Combined Forces Command/ United States Forces Korea) to greet Soldiers, along with to review and inspect a mass casualty training scenario by the 502nd Field Hospital, 65th Medical Brigade. This training was the first of its kind as it was conducted to extend integration with the South Korean Army. During her visit, Lt. Gen. Izaguirre also received a tour of the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital (Camp Humphreys) and received a brief about medical operations in South Korea.