Lt. Col. Bruce A. Giamalva, Mississippi Army National Guard, warns of the dangers of not using preventative measures June 11, 2016, during the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team's Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training exercise at Fort Hood. "Combat units often become so consumed with accomplishing the mission that they neglect their health until something happens. This is why preventative measures beforehand are so important," he said. Actions such as placing a handwashing station outside of portable toilets and dining facilities and ensuring there is enough fresh water to go around can pr

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Lt. Col. Bruce A. Giamalva, Mississippi Army National Guard, warns of the dangers of not using preventative measures June 11, 2016, during the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team's Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training exercise at Fort Hood. "Combat units often become so consumed with accomplishing the mission that they neglect their health until something happens. This is why preventative measures beforehand are so important," he said. Actions such as placing a handwashing station outside of portable toilets and dining facilities and ensuring there is enough fresh water to go around can prevent the spread of germs and keep Soldiers hydrated to prevent illness. (Mississippi National Guard photo by Sgt. Connie Jones, 102d Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

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