U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion

A Ghanaian Army solider takes vitals on a local civilian during a medical civic action program in Karaga, Ghana, on June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.



By Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes Special Operations Command Africa Karaga, Ghana Jun 11, 2022
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