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AFRICOM Holds Annual Command Surgeon Conference

Air Force Col. Krystal Murphy, acting AFRICOM command surgeon, speaks to attendees of the 2019 U.S. Africa Command Command Surgeon Synchronization Conference May 28, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. Murphy talked about the importance of building relationships during the conference. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Hurd/Released)

By Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Hurd ,  U.S. Africa Command Stuttgart, , Germany Jun 03, 2019
AFRICOM Holds Annual Command Surgeon Conference AFRICOM Holds Annual Command Surgeon Conference
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