Surveillance snapshot: Illness and injury burdens among reserve component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2024
This Surveillance Snapshot presents 2024 data on the burdens of illness and injury among reserve component members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2025