Irwin Army Community Hospital

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Irwin Army Community Hospital is a US Army medical facility at Fort Riley, Kansas, named after Brigadier General Bernard John Dowling Irwin.

On June 14, 2022, Col. Anthony D. Gray took command of Irwin Army Community Hospital from Col. Edgar G. Arroyo in a ceremony held at Fort Riley's Cavalry Parade Field. [1]

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References

  1. Motter, Sarah (2022-06-14). "Irwin Army Community Hospital welcomes new commanding officer". wibw. Retrieved 2023-05-23.

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