Spc. Sarah Elliot, a Sacramento, Calif., resident and a combat medic with the California National Guard's Northern Medical Detachment, draws blood from Chief Warrant Officer John Ferrara, a Santa Cruz resident and the Maintenance Officer for the 49th Military Police Brigade, Headquarters and Headquarters Company during a PHA at the 49th MP's Fairfield Armory July 13. The blood can be tested for blood borne diseases that might hinder a soldier's performance, including sickle cell anemia and HIV. ( Army National Guard photo/Spc. James Wilton/Released) PHAs make a mission ready force 130713-Z

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Spc. Sarah Elliot, a Sacramento, Calif., resident and a combat medic with the California National Guard's Northern Medical Detachment, draws blood from Chief Warrant Officer John Ferrara, a Santa Cruz resident and the Maintenance Officer for the 49th Military Police Brigade, Headquarters and Headquarters Company during a PHA at the 49th MP's Fairfield Armory July 13. The blood can be tested for blood borne diseases that might hinder a soldier's performance, including sickle cell anemia and HIV. ( Army National Guard photo/Spc. James Wilton/Released) PHAs make a mission ready force 130713-Z-IB797-002

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