Military Liaison Committee

The Military Liaison Committee facilitates military-civilian collaborations to create a national trauma care system with the aim of zero-preventable deaths after injury and minimal trauma-related disability for the Servicemen and women our Nation sends into harm’s way as well as every American at home and abroad.

AAST Sponsored Essay Winners

The AAST Military Essay Contest honors the service, leadership, and unique perspectives of Military Associate Members by inviting reflective essays on how military surgical experience has shaped career paths, clinical practice, and future goals. Open to active duty, reserve, and National Guard members, this initiative highlights the critical role military surgeons play in advancing trauma and acute care surgery.

Each year, the selected winning essay is published in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open (TSACO). Explore the essays below to read firsthand accounts from military surgeons whose experiences continue to inform and strengthen the specialty.

Click Here to Read the Winning Essays in TSACO

Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care

Enter the world of military trauma surgery with Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care where we bring you expert insights and real-world scenarios to help surgeons stay ready. Brought to you by The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Military Committee, join us as we engage in conversations with field experts, examine critical battlefield scenarios, and uncover the strategies that keep surgeons ready for anything. Stay prepared and stay sharp with "Front Line Surgery," where every episode provides key insights into mastering military trauma care.