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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Detachment assumes Veterinary duties in Afghanistan
March 25, 2013
By Sgt. Antonio Namwong, Task Force MedA Public Affairsg
Photo Credit: Sgt. Antonio Namwong, Task Force MedA Public Affairsg
Lt. Col. Howard Gobble, commander of 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service), takes part in a transfer of authority ceremony, held March 16, 2013, on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The unit supported approximately 700 working dogs throughout Afghanistan, conducted 72 surgeries from combat related incidents, and conducted more than 2,100 exams.