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- Hello from Atlanta Georgia,

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Major General Joe Robinson,

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commander of the 3d Medical Command

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here to thank you, your families

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who for the last two or three weeks

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have been involved with
our current mission.

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It's an honor, privilege,

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and a sacred responsibility to protect

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the homeland here on the home front

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and for the people of the
United States of America.

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The 3d Medical Command and
entire Department of Defense

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is engaged in one of the greatest

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global challenges of our time

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as we work together to combat
the spread of COVID-19.

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While the situation continues to evolve,

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I want to assure the 3d Medical Command

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soldiers, civilians, and their families

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that we will take all necessary measures

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to protect our people and win this fight.

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Our world class doctors,
nurses, and medics

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are at the forefront of this mission

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and we are proud to support the whole

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of nation response to the coronavirus.

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What the soldiers of
the 3d Medical Command

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are embarking on has
never been done before

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in the history of the
Army Reserve medicine.

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We mobilized hundreds of
soldiers in a matter of days,

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rendezvousing at our various

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locations across the United States.

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We mobilized critical medical support

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by taking existing Army units

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and creating 85 Soldier Urban Augmentation

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Medical Task Forces
across the United States.

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Our folks will align with
federal sister military Services

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and federal partners
to assist as necessary.

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Although this is a vital
and critical mission

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for the 3d Medical Command,

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we have been very respectful
of not mobilizing soldiers

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who are already providing critical support

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in their own communities.

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Our mission is to support
FEMA where we are needed

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while not lessening the medical support

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for other communities in need.

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Our soldiers are medical professionals,

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dedicated and trained leaders

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and even though we are
being organized and utilized

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outside conventional use
of our medical units,

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our ability to adapt to the environment

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and the mission is unmatched.

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This is no small thing.

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The environment will likely
be constantly changing

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and the challenges unconventional.

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But I can assure you that
our leaders will be creative

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and rock solid in their focus

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on accountability and
disciplined execution

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which will give us the edge needed

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when the going gets tough.

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I can't say how long
we will be called upon

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to support this mission

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but the Army Reserve is
designed for flexibility

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and well-suited for providing

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military support to FEMA
in combating COVID-19.

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I know that the 3d Medical
Command medical professionals

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are equipped with first rate training,

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leadership, organizational skills,

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and compassion for people

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in order to deal with
this medical mission.

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We balance both the health
and protection of our soldiers

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with our responsibility to this nation

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and will follow all CDC and
military screening precautions

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to ensure the safety of
civilians and soldiers.

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These precautions follow
CDC and Army guidelines

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such as daily temperature screenings

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entering our facilities,

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practicing social
distancing, and hand washing.

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I cannot stress the importance of this

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to all soldiers, civilians, and families

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to remain vigilant in practicing

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social distancing and hand washing.

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We all have a mission in this.

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To quote Lieutenant General Luckey,

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"Just as it is hard to overstate

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"the magnitude of the fight we are in

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"or its impact on our
nation and way of life,

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"it is also hard for me to overstate

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"how proud I am of you, your teams,

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"and the key role you will play

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"in saving the lives and
uplifting the spirits

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"of your fellow citizens."

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Our primary mission is to
restore peace in times of chaos.

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And this is no different.

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Just as the Army has done since 1775,

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we will lead the way with
premier medical support.

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I am beyond proud of
the 3d Medical Command

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soldiers and civilians who

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are answering the call right now.

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We will get through this together

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and we will emerge stronger

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and more resilient than ever before.

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Soldiers of this command,

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you are the warfighter

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on the frontline in this battle

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in true Minute Man fashion.

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You have answered your nation's call

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and for that I am eternally grateful.

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May god continue to bless
you and your families

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and together we will win this fight.

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