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  • The Eyes Have It at Afghanistan Combat Hospital

    01/14/2004 8:51:29 AM PST · by Calpernia · 5 replies · 201+ views
    Special to American Forces Press Service ^ | Jan. 14, 2004 | By Staff Sgt. Johnny A. Thompson, USA
    If U.S. and coalition forces here are going to be successful in their quest to kill, capture and deny sanctuary to al Qaeda and Taliban militants, they must first be able to see their nemesis. And with the help of the 452nd Combat Support Hospital's ophthalmology unit, troops in the Afghanistan theater will never have to go into a combat operation with "blind" ambition. They'll see the big picture clearly – an Afghan nation rid of unwanted oppressors. "Our role is to provide eye care for the U.S. troops in the theater and to provide emergency eye care for the...