America's North Shore Journal

This is something the Army has done for generations. In Cuba, Panama, Italy and now in Iraq and Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Kim Johnson, light wheeled mechanic, 345th Medical Detachment, collects one of many bug traps set up throughout Victory Base Complex. The traps are monitored daily to give Vector Control an idea of where the highest populations of mosquitoes and sand flies are located. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Samuel J. Phillips) The childhood song ‘Shoo fly, don’t bother … Read entire article »