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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeri Strider is a water strider. She has water repellent legs that allow her to walk on water. Water striders prey on mosquito larvae, helping those pesky mosquitos stay away.
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1st Lt. Kirbee Clover is a worker bee. She can fly up to 12 miles per hour. The hairs on the back of her head and legs are great for pollinating flowers!
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Maj. Lee A. Pest is an Army Ant. He makes temporary nests with his fellow ants by interlocking their legs and jaws. Maj. Pest is the our SWAT Team Leader.
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Lance Cpl. Mel Aria is the "bad boy" of the bunch. As a mosquito, he's often misunderstood. While its true, mosquitos are responsible for spreading many diseases like Malaria or Yellow Fever but contrary to popular belief, male mosquitos do not bite!
The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!
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Staff Sgt. Cole "Firefly" Optera is a lightning bug. He can communicate with other lightning bugs though a system of flashes. He protects gardens by feeding off larvae, snails, slugs and earthworms!
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Senior Airman Polly Nater is a lady bug. She can small through her feet and antennae. She can help control garden pests like aphids.
The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!
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Happy Anniversary to the Army Chaplain Corps. Today we honor 248 years supporting the spiritual health of soldiers and their families. #ArmyChaplainCorps
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