Two hundred fifty years ago, on July 17, 1776, the Continental Congress established America’s first military hospital—just days after declaring independence. It was a humble network of tents and wooden wards, yet it carried a revolutionary conviction: that a nation fighting for freedom must also heal those who defend it.

From those candle‑lit infirmaries of the Revolution to today’s world‑class military medical centers, this episode traces the journey of compassion and courage that built the United States Military Health System. You’ll hear how battlefield medicine evolved through the Civil War, World War II, and modern conflicts—how faith, science, and service intertwined to care for wounded warriors and their families.

Through narration, reflection, and historical insight, Voices of Life ...