7248th Medical Support Unit, 7413th Troop Medical Clinic sharpen readiness pipeline for large-scale combat operations
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Sergio Toapanta, a combat medic and individual augmentee to the El Paso, Texas-based 7248th Medical Support Unit, administers an immunization injection to a Soldiers as part of their pre-deployment readiness screening at the Vogel Hall Soldier Readiness and Processing Center located on Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026. Before service members ship out, the Soldiers of the 7248th MSU validate the readiness of deploying service members — physically, mentally, and on the paperwork side — through thorough pre-deployment screenings and medical procedures. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)