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U.S. Navy Lt. Ann Lehto performs the role of a sexual assault victim during the practical training portion of the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) course hosted on Fort Drum.

Expanding Compassionate Care for Sexual Assault Survivors

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- U.S. Navy Lt. Ann Lehto, left, a general medical officer with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command – New England, performs the role of a sexual assault victim during the practical training portion of the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner course hosted on Fort Drum, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Lehto traveled from NMRTC- New England’s headquarters in Newport, R.I., to complete the SAMFE course, which is normally conducted in San Antonio. (Courtesy Photo)

With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. (Graphic by Military Health System)

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With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. (Graphic by Military Health System)

FORT DRUM, N.Y. – 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), stands in front of his company headquarters on Fort Drum, N.Y. Dec. 11, 2020. Following a severe car accident resulting in multiple injuries, Vincent spent nearly a year in recovery assigned to the Fort Drum Soldier Recovery Unit before overcoming his injuries and returning to duty in late November 2020.

A long road to recovery: 10th Mountain Soldier returns to duty nearly a year after catastrophic car accident

FORT DRUM, N.Y. – 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), stands in front of his company headquarters on Fort Drum, N.Y. Dec. 11, 2020. Following a severe car accident resulting in multiple injuries, Vincent spent nearly a year in recovery assigned to the Fort Drum Soldier Recovery Unit before overcoming his injuries and returning to duty in late November 2020.

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(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Dennis Manuel, primary care noncommissioned officer; Spc. Marissa Kirian, NCO in charge of OB/GYN; and Spc. Kelly Pham, laboratory medical specialist, stand in front of the Fort Drum Medical Activity’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention display at the Guthrie Army Medical Home on Fort Drum, N.Y. Sept. 23, 2020. Manuel, Kirian and Kelly recently received training as Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) assists. Under the new pilot program, the volunteer Soldiers will now be on call to assist with medical exams, collect forensic evidence, and support victims during sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE).

Fort Drum Medical Activity Soldiers train as Sexual Assault Forensic Assistants

Three Fort Drum Medical Activity Soldiers recently received training as Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) assists. Under the new pilot program, the volunteer Soldiers will now be on call to assist with medical exams, collect forensic evidence, and support victims during sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE).

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Got Your 6 - April 6th

Got Your 6 is TRICARE’s COVID-19 vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, three times a month. It includes the latest information about DoD vaccine distribution, the TRICARE health benefit, and vaccine availability for a DoD-affiliated, and TRICARE beneficiary audience.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Ann Lehto conducts a simulated sexual assault forensic examination interview of a role player during a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner course hosted on Fort Drum.

Expanding Compassionate Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: Fort Drum sexual assault healthcare specialist provides training in forensic examinations to Navy doctor

The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Drum, New York, hosted a U.S. Navy doctor during a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) course. Traditionally held in San Antonio, the two-week course consisted of one week of online didactic training and three days of hands-on clinical training taught by the Fort Drum Sexual Assault Medical Management Office program manager.

FORT DRUM, N.Y. – 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), stands in front of his company headquarters on Fort Drum, N.Y. Dec. 11, 2020. Following a severe car accident resulting in multiple injuries, Vincent spent nearly a year in recovery assigned to the Fort Drum Soldier Recovery Unit before overcoming his injuries and returning to duty in late November 2020.

A long road to recovery: 10th Mountain Soldier returns to duty nearly a year after catastrophic car accident

Perseverance is defined as the ability to keep doing something despite obstacles or delay in achieving success. A real-world example is that of 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, who spent nearly an entire year recovering after a severe car accident in November 2019 left him with multiple injuries.

FORT DRUM, N.Y. – Capt. Breanna Johnson, the Fort Drum Veterinary Services branch chief, conducts a wellness check on a dog prior to administering vaccines during the Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility drive-up vaccine clinic on Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 28. The day-long event provided much-needed inoculations and wellness exams to pets while minimizing person-to-person contact.

Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosts drive-up vaccine clinic

The Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosted a drive-up vaccine clinic at their facility on Fort Drum, New York, Dec. 28. The day-long event provided much-needed inoculations and wellness exams while minimizing person-to-person contact. Additionally, no appointments were necessary, allowing the clinic to care for more pets than on a typical day.

(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Dennis Manuel, primary care noncommissioned officer; Spc. Marissa Kirian, NCO in charge of OB/GYN; and Spc. Kelly Pham, laboratory medical specialist, stand in front of the Fort Drum Medical Activity’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention display at the Guthrie Army Medical Home on Fort Drum, N.Y. Sept. 23, 2020. Manuel, Kirian and Kelly recently received training as Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) assists. Under the new pilot program, the volunteer Soldiers will now be on call to assist with medical exams, collect forensic evidence, and support victims during sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE).

Fort Drum Medical Activity Soldiers train as Sexual Assault Forensic Assistants

Staff Sgt. Dennis Manuel, Spc. Marissa Kirian, and Spc. Kelly Pham recently completed the SAMFE assist training under the guidance of Fort Drum’s Sexual Assault Medical Management Office program manager. Under the new Fort Drum pilot program, the volunteer Soldiers are now ready to provide on-call, rapid support to primary SAMFE providers in assisting with medical exams, collecting forensic evidence, and supporting victims during sexual assault forensic exams.

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