Maria de Lourdes Ovalle, the First Lady’s Ministry of Social Work (Secretaría de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente, SOSEP), Department of Huehuetenango director works with Guatemalan Ministry of Health representatives and the Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element to discuss ways that SOSEP can support patients during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise where over 1,500 patients received care, Feb. 12-14, 2018. MEDRETEs give JTF-Bravo the opportunity to exercise expeditionary medical capabilities while supporting the efforts of the host nation Ministry of Health by offering medical

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Maria de Lourdes Ovalle, the First Lady’s Ministry of Social Work (Secretaría de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente, SOSEP), Department of Huehuetenango director works with Guatemalan Ministry of Health representatives and the Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element to discuss ways that SOSEP can support patients during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise where over 1,500 patients received care, Feb. 12-14, 2018. MEDRETEs give JTF-Bravo the opportunity to exercise expeditionary medical capabilities while supporting the efforts of the host nation Ministry of Health by offering medical and dental care programs at no cost to patients. ( Marine Corps Photo by 1st Lt. Kristine Racicot)

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