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TO:

JTG Surgeon

20 Dec 79

Sanatation and Veterinary Inspection of Japtan
USAFE Commander
JTG Commander
IN- TURN

1.
The island of Japtan was visited on 17 Dec 79 by
Dr. Powell and MSgt Moore.
One patient was seen with a
fractured ankle, and was advised that the cast could be
removed later this week.
Another patient's eye was examined
and his blg@pharitis was found to be resolving, so present
treatment should be continued.
2.
The medic at Japtan, Joe Saul, was informed that the
clinic at Fnewetak, would be more than happy to assist him
with definitive therapy that might be reauired for all
patients.
3.
<A veterinary inspection was performed and no major
problem areas were identified.
Food-stuffs were examined
and no evidence of contamination is

inspected and found to be adequate.

likely.

Outhouses were

4,
It should be noted that these periodic visits to Japtan
are beneficial to the Marshallese populace medically and
environmentally to establish better living condition.

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STEPHEN T. POWELL, MAJ, USAF, MC, FS
JTG Surgeon

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