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U.S., Philippine military personnel conduct first-ever JSOTF MEDCAP in Jolo

 

A U.S. medic from the Joint Special Operations Task Force in Zamboanga takes the blood pressure of a Philippine police officer (above) during a Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) conducted by Philippine and U.S. military personnel in Jolo on September 19, the first such event ever conducted in Jolo.
Residents line up to register for MEDCAP. More than 1,100 residents received free consultations and medicines, dental treatment, and minor surgery during the day-long event.

A U.S. medic from the Joint Special Operations Task Force in Zamboanga takes the blood pressure of a Philippine police officer (above) during a Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) conducted by Philippine and U.S. military personnel in Jolo on September 19, the first such event ever conducted in Jolo. (Left photo:) Residents line up to register for MEDCAP. More than 1,100 residents received free consultations and medicines, dental treatment, and minor surgery during the day-long event.

 

 

Col. Charles King (center), Commander of the Joint Special Operations Task Force, and Jolo Vice City Mayor Butch Izquierdo (right) read stories of peace and friendship to more than 200 Jolo children and parents who attended the MEDCAP.

(Above:) Col. Charles King (center), Commander of the Joint Special Operations Task Force, and Jolo Vice City Mayor Butch Izquierdo (right) read stories of peace and friendship to more than 200 Jolo children and parents who attended the MEDCAP. (Right photo:) U.S. and Philippine military personnel coordinate to ensure success of the day-long event. (Below:) Local children pose for a photo with U.S. Army Capt. Greg Stroud in front of the Camp Asturias hospital where MEDCAP was being held.

U.S. and Philippine military personnel coordinate to ensure success of the day-long event. (Below:) Local children pose for a photo with U.S. Army Capt. Greg Stroud in front of the Camp Asturias hospital where MEDCAP was being held.

 

 

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