Maryland · Joint
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
- Joint
- Medical Center
- Maryland
- Official source
Installation overview
About Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the nation's largest joint military medical center, treating wounded warriors.
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Location
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Location & Map
Bethesda, Maryland
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Joint
- Installation type
- Medical Center
- State
- Maryland
- Nearest city
- Bethesda
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (BETHESDA NATL INST HEA), plus community-level hazard exposure for Montgomery County.
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Walter Reed National Military Medical Center located?
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is located near Bethesda, Maryland.
What city is closest to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
Bethesda is the nearest listed city for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
What is it like to live near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
The surrounding Montgomery community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include regional temperature and precipitation patterns. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.