This resolution celebrates the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, honoring their historic service, dedication, and sacrifice in caring for U.S. soldiers.
Roger Wicker
Senator
MS
This concurrent resolution celebrates the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, honoring its establishment in 1901 as the entry of the first women into the U.S. military. It recognizes the Corps' distinguished service in every major conflict since its inception and expresses profound gratitude for the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of Army nurses throughout history. The resolution specifically commends their vital contributions to the health and well-being of American soldiers.
Congress Moves to Honor 125 Years of the Army Nurse Corps: Official Anniversary Set for February 2026.
This concurrent resolution officially marks the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, established on February 2, 1901. It is a formal recognition of the first time nurses and women were officially integrated into the United States military. Beyond just a birthday celebration, the resolution serves as a permanent record of the transition from volunteer nursing to a professionalized military medical force, specifically honoring the legacy of those who served long before the Corps had an official name.
A Legacy of Frontline Care
The resolution traces a line from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, specifically citing the work of pioneers like Dorothea Dix and Harriet Tubman. For anyone who has ever benefited from modern medical triage or veteran care, this bill acknowledges that those systems were built on the backs of these early volunteers. It highlights the massive scale of their service, noting that over 10,000 nurses served overseas in World War I and over 5,000 served during the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. By detailing their presence on the beaches of Normandy and in forward medical units in Iraq and Afghanistan, the bill connects the high-tech combat hospitals of today to a century-long tradition of specialized military medicine.
More Than Just a Thank You
While resolutions like this don't change your tax bracket or regulate your local business, they do set the stage for how the nation treats its history and its veterans. The text explicitly mentions the 653 nurses interred in the Nurses Section of Arlington National Cemetery, ensuring their sacrifice is documented in the congressional record. For current members of the Army Nurse Corps, this serves as a formal commendation of their professional skill and dedication. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder of the infrastructure of care that supports the military, moving the conversation beyond just combat roles to the medical professionals who keep the force standing.