Surprise Veteran Honored for Lifetime Service in Military Medicine
Wanona 'Winnie' Fritz, a former U.S. Army nurse, was honored in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps. Fritz's career spans military medicine, international healthcare reform, and community service. She served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, where she participated in medical evacuation missions and operated a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Her bravery in combat zones earned her a Bronze Star. The recognition highlights her contributions to military and civilian healthcare over several decades.