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Bed Bugs are Coming!

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6/1/2023
Bed bugs are coming and this hitchhiker wants your blood!

Bed bugs are coming and this hitchhiker wants your blood!

Agent of SWAT: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeri Strider

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeri Strider

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. The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!

Agent of SWAT: 1st Lt. Kirbee Clover

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: 1st Lt. Kirbee Clover

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! The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!

Agent of SWAT: Major Lee A. Pest

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: Major Lee A. Pest

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. The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!

Agent of SWAT: Lance Cpl. Mel Aria

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: Lance Cpl. Mel Aria

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!

Agent of SWAT: Staff Sgt. Cole "Firefly" Optera

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: Staff Sgt. Cole Optera

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! The Special Winged Action Team, or SWAT, is our band of bug ambassadors who want to educate YOU about bugs during Bug Week!

Agent of SWAT: Senior Airman Polly Nater

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6/1/2023
Agent of SWAT: Senior Airman Polly Nater

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!

Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary

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5/26/2023
Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to the Army Chaplain Corps. Today we honor 248 years supporting the spiritual health of soldiers and their families. #ArmyChaplainCorps

World Hepatitis Day

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5/26/2023
World Hepatitis Day

#DidYouKnowThat World Hepatitis Day is observed on the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg? He discovered the Hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the first Hepatitis B vaccine, winning a Nobel Prize for these achievements. Learn more about Hepatitis here: https://www.health.mil/News/Articles/2021/07/19/What-to-Know-About-Hepatitis--its-Treatment-and-Prevention #EndHep #WorldHepatitisDay

Department of Veterans Affairs Birthday

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5/26/2023
VA Birthday

Happy Birthday to the @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! Thank you for 93 years of excellent service. #DepartmentofVeteransAffairs #VA

Army Medical Corps Birthday

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5/26/2023
Army Medical Corps Birthday

Happy Anniversary to the U.S. Army Medical Corps! Today we honor 248 years of dedication and the thousands of officers who have been a part of the long history of leadership and service. #ArmyMedicalCorps @ArmyMedicine

4th of July

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5/26/2023
4th of July

Happy 4th of July to all of our service members, veterans, and their families who made incredible sacrifices for the freedom we celebrate today. #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

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5/26/2023
National Therapeutic Recreation Week

A good recreational therapy program is vital to patient recovery. Getting involved in physical, spiritual, artistic, and intellectual activities is an important part of the recovery process. Learn more about #TherapeuticRecreation from @WarriorCare: https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Care-Coordination/Military-Adaptive-Sports-Program/” #NationalTherapeuticRecreationWeek

Fragile X Awareness Day

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5/26/2023
Fragile X Awareness Day

#FragileX syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s development, especially that person’s behavior and ability to learn. People with Fragile X syndrome may have no noticeable symptoms, or symptoms can range from learning disabilities to cognitive and behavior problems. Learn more about Fragile X here: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo #FragileXAwarenessDay

Summer and School Sports Eye Safety Month

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5/26/2023
Summer and School Sports Eye Safety Month

Protect your child’s vision this summer season while enjoying their favorite sports. Here are some tips to get you started: https://health.mil/SummerSafety. #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth #VisionSafety #SportsSafety #SummerSafety

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