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I wish .

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Hello . I'm Lieutenant General Mary

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Ziri , the 46th surgeon general of the

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US army and commander of the US Army

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Medical Command . I command C major Tim

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Spru , the senior enlisted leader of

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the US army surgeon general and the

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commands of the US army Medical Command .

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On July 27th , we celebrate the 249th

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anniversary of our US army Medical

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Department . For as long as there has

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been an army , there has been army

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medicine . Army medicine encompasses a

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diverse range of unique professions

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across all components of our army . Yet

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we identify with a single regiment ,

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the army medical department regiment .

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This proud history dates back to the

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Revolutionary War , providing combat

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ready care in the operational

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environment , bringing the right

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capability at the right time , we

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provide a global reach by conducting

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operations in 140 different countries .

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We do this with over 1.1 million people

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in over 100 rewarding career fields .

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This anniversary is an opportunity to

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honor and celebrate the selfless

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service of those dedicated

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professionals and their unwavering

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commitment to sustain the health and

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readiness of our army . We want to say

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Thank you to those who contribute to

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the health , strength and wellness of

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our force . Thank you for being part of

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our team and ensuring our sustained

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readiness , combat ready care . This

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will defend . Happy birthday . Amen

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the worst .