Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have played a significant and enduring role in supporting the United States military, particularly in combat and austere environments. Their contributions span more than a century and are foundational to modern military medicine.
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Jerrol Wallace, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN – Administering Anesthesia in the Middle East with an international partnership of American, Dutch, German, and Italian medical professionals.
Randy Cornelius, DNP, CRNA, ARNP – Operation Enduring Freedom 2013, FOB Shank, 1st FST
Gregory Collins, DNP, CRNA – Operation New Dawn; Anbar Province, Iraq; 2011
Wendy Odell, LT, USN, Nurse Corps 1991-1999
Jennifer Banek, MSN, MHA, CRNA – Nearly 17 years ago, I entered the military through medicine, serving in roles focused on care, readiness, and the human side of service. That experience shaped how I lead, how I listen, and how I show up — but it didn’t end there. This picture represents a new chapter, my graduation from Civil Affairs training. Civil Affairs is about understanding communities, building trust, navigating complexity, and strengthening partnerships — skills that matter in uniform and beyond. I’m proud to now serve as a Civil Affairs officer, carrying forward everything I learned in the medical field while stepping into a broader mission set. This journey hasn’t been linear, easy, or quick — but it has been meaningful. Service continues — just in a new way.