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2 MEB Gets Ready For Afghanistan
Combating insurgency in Afghanistan is not the only challenge awaiting the Marines and sailors of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. In addition to enemy combatants, Marines deploying to Afghanistan’s Regional Command-South will also face a number of potential health threats. The Central Asian country has been labeled by the World Health Organization as one of the least developed countries in the world, with 70 percent of the population living in extreme poverty and health vulnerability. Several food-, water-, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Military, War on Terror
Soldier Combat Harmful Insects
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 »
Filed under: Military
300 receive medical, humanitarian assistance
CJTF-82 More than 300 Afghans received medical treatment and humanitarian aid from the Afghan National Police and Coalition forces in the Arghandab District of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25. “I have been two days without food, and this aid that you brought us today is very helpful,†said Gul Mohammad, a local who received aid. This mission was in response to a visit in early February by the Afghan National Army. ANA attended a community development council where the locals raised concerns about the poor economy and absence of health care resulting, in part, from a harsh winter. Medics treated villagers for typical cold and flu symptoms, malnutrition, and one case of leishmaniasis on the return visit. A significant number of eye infections were referred to the local clinic. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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