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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier takes a woman's blood pressure.

Medical Check

A South Dakota Army National Guard medic tests the blood pressure of a woman in Suriname, April 22, 2022. About 30 soldiers from the South Dakota National Guard traveled to the South American country to provide engineering support for a school renovation and medical and dental services as part of the Suriname and South Dakota State Partnership Program agreement.

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