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A child with their face painted holds a stethoscope against the side of a brown, robotic animal.

Playing Vet

A child listens to the "heartbeat" of Diesel, a lifelike robotic dog, during "Bring Your Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 24, 2025. Soldiers at Fort Belvoir, Va., Veterinary Clinic use Diesel as a training aid.

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Tags: reserves, Military Families, Army, education, military children
Credit: Russell Toof, Army VIRIN: 250424-A-GJ885-1001P.JPG

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