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U.S. Army Capt. Kellie Stewart (right) and Staff Sgt. Teresa Sipes prepare a dog for minor surgery during a medical civic action project in Monrovia, Liberia, on Sept. 14, 2009. The soldiers are participating in Africa Partnership Station, an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in African countries. Stewart is a veterinarian from U.S. Army Veterinary Command at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and Sipes is from South Plains District Veterinary Command at Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Kellie Stewart and Staff Sgt. Teresa Sipes prepare a dog for minor surgery.

U.S. Army Capt. Kellie Stewart (right) and Staff Sgt. Teresa Sipes prepare a dog for minor surgery during a medical civic action project in Monrovia, Liberia, on Sept. 14, 2009. The soldiers are participating in Africa Partnership Station, an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in African countries. Stewart is a veterinarian from U.S. Army Veterinary Command at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and Sipes is from South Plains District Veterinary Command at Fort Hood, Texas.

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