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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A woman wearing surgical scrubs and head cover places an oxygen mask on a woman lying down wearing a hospital gown and cap. Medical equipment and supplies are in the background.

Getting Prepped

Army Maj. Sheena Jackson, a certified nurse anesthetist assigned to the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, prepares anesthesia equipment in the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum operating room at Fort Polk, La., Jan. 20, 2026. Certified nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia care across surgical and obstetric settings, supporting patient safety and medical readiness at the hospital.

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