Face of Defense: Troops Stick to Health Practices in Liberia
- Troops in Liberia prioritize health to assist residents effectively.
- Service members follow strict health practices like hand washing.
- Preventative medicine teams conduct regular health inspections for soldiers.
Staying Healthy Is Crucial for Troops in Liberia
Service members of the Joint Forces Command – United Assistance in Monrovia, Liberia are making health a top priority. Whether it’s learning ways to build mental resilience, ensuring physical fitness, or regularly washing hands and using hand sanitizer, they are committed to staying well. This commitment not only helps their own health but also enables them to extend effective assistance to Liberia’s government and people.
Command Influence Enhances Compliance with Health Protocols
Captain Tyler Mark, who serves as the force health protection officer for the JFC-UA surgical cell, emphasizes the importance of health practices among soldiers deployed for Operation United Assistance. Mark notes that these individuals are actively fulfilling health requirements like consistent hand washing and temperature monitoring. Interestingly, he mentions the role of command influence as effective; when a commanding general prioritizes health, soldiers are likely to adhere to health protocols in a more committed way.
Preventative Medicine System Supports Health Practices
To strengthen health efforts, a thorough system of preventative medicine is in place to help ensure that soldiers not only follow health practices but are also provided with a clean environment. The collaboration of both the 61st Preventative Medicine Detachment and the 463rd Veterinary Detachment under the 86th Combat Support Hospital plays a significant role in this mission. They inspect health standards, conduct food and water safety checks, and ensure proper health measures are implemented, which ultimately supports the mission’s success.
In summary, the health maintenance efforts among the troops in Liberia underscore the importance of personal health to effective mission support. Through a range of practices and a collaborative preventative medicine system, soldiers are taking steps to ensure both their own well-being and that of the locals they serve.
