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  • Corpsmen Lend Helping Hand in Afghanistan

    03/27/2004 5:07:26 PM PST · by BykrBayb · 2 replies · 231+ views
    Navy NewsStand ^ | 3/26/2004 8:49:00 PM | Marine Lance Cpl. John E. Lawson Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-180 Public Affairs
    Story Number: NNS040326-14 Release Date: 3/26/2004 8:49:00 PM By Marine Lance Cpl. John E. Lawson Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-180 Public Affairs KABUL PROVINCE, Afghaniston (NNS) -- Navy corpsmen from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines conducted a medical civil affairs program (MedCap) March 7-8. “During the two-day MedCap, a Navy lieutenant and four corpsmen treated about 160 patients at a local hospital,” said Lt. Kenny Uy, assistant battalion surgeon. “The Sailors saw Afghan patients with ailments ranging from coughs and colds to worms and nutritional deficiencies.” Patients also sought care for other ailments, including arthritis and blindness. While supplies and time...