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US Army Veterinary Corps History

old us army veterinary poster Since 1916, veterinarians have served our country as members of the US Army Veterinary Corps. Their contributions to the national defense have been continuous, numerous, and significant, encompassing all facets of our profession. Veterinary Corps Officers (VCO) have enhanced the health and well being of animals and military members by promoting public health and advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine.

Today, the Corps provides veterinary services to the entire Department of Defense (DOD) -Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. It has evolved into the DOD Veterinary Service Activity, providing food safety, biomedical research and development, and animal medicine programs in support of force health protection and military readiness.

Japan District Veterinary Command History

jdvc crest The Army Veterinary Detachment in Japan had its start on 7 August 1945 when Veterinary Corps personnel were included in the Civil Affairs Division by US Armed Forces Pacific as part of the invasion contingency force. Between 1945 and 1959, Veterinary TO&E units were scattered throughout Japan providing nation assistance and performing the same food safety and animal medicine functions as the Veterinary Command of today. In carrying out their post-war mission, these veterinary units played a key role in advising and assisting with the revitalization of many of Japan’s veterinary public health programs. By 1959, TO&E units were phased out. Veterinary Detachment then became a subordinate TDA unit under US Army Medical Command, Japan, and a functional part of US Army Japan. Veterinary Detachment was briefly designated a separate command in 1969 and again in 1983, and was known as Veterinary Detachment, Japan.

In December 1995, Veterinary Service Support District-Japan (VSSD-J) was activated as a subordinate command of the Pacific Veterinary Service Support Area of US Army Veterinary Command (VETCOM). JDVC provides quality veterinary service s to all DOD installations/facilities in Japan and Okinawa and maintains a strong working relationship with Government of Japan public health and regulatory agencies.

In March 1997, Veterinary Service Support District was redesignated as Japan District Veterinary Command.

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