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Fort Hood veterinary services unit sent to Haiti

Fort Hood veterinary services unit sent to Haiti

Did you know that the U.S. Army still has veterinary services units? While they provide health care for working dogs and other animals used by the Army, their primary role is sanitation. They assure that the latrines are sited correctly and safely, that the water supply is pure, and that the local bugs aren’t too numerous. The chaplain said a prayer in a dimly lit gym, and a little-known Fort Hood unit embraced its fate. The Soldiers … Read entire article »

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