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Shanahan Elevated to USAARL's Wall of Honor

Col. Thomas Summers and Col. Dennis Shanahan

At the front of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory's lecture room is the USAARL Wall of Honor, a place of distinction and prominence. Since USAARL began operation in 1962, only 12 individuals have made such an enduring contribution to warrant having a plaque with their name placed on the wall.

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Last Modified Date: 2025-06-27