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Barra Patuca MEDRETE

U. S. Army Spc. Alejandro Santos examines a Honduran child during a MEDRETE. Joint Task Force -Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL), with support from 1-228th Aviation Regiment, JTF-Bravo Joint Security Forces and Army Forces Battalion, partnered with the Honduras Ministry of Health and the Honduran military to provide medical care to more than 650 people in the remote village of Barra Patuca in the Department of Gracias a Dios, Honduras, during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), July 17, 2014. The multi-national team worked together to provide preventative medicine to the villagers, including classes on hygiene, preventative dental care, and nutrition. They also provided immunizations to infants, dental care, wellness checkups, medications, and minor medical procedures. (Photo by U. S. Air National Guard Capt. Steven Stubbs)

PHOTO BY: U. S. Air National Guard Capt. Steven Stubbs
VIRIN: 140717-Z-BZ170-006.JPG
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