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A soldier holds a cat and listens to its vitals with a stethoscope, as the cat stares up at another soldier.

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Army Capt. Emma Gebhardt , a veterinary corps officer, and Spc. Elizabeth Rockwood, a veterinary technician, check a cat’s vitals in Wise, Va., Aug. 20, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Appalachian Care 2019. The event enables military personnel to provide care for underserved communities while also conducting medical training.

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