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Welcome to the Pulse . I am . Hm Two

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Julie Rich . Today we bring you three

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big stories from around Walter Reed .

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In recognition of Breastfeeding

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Awareness Month , Walter Reed hosted a

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latch event at the Uniformed Services .

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University latch refers to a way a baby

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attaches to their mother's breast .

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This event is part of a global

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initiative to help promote the numerous

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benefits of breastfeeding . It also

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seeks to strengthen the bond between

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mother and child while normalizing

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public breastfeeding . A new class of

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army nurses has proudly graduated at

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Walter Reed with 12 soldiers completing

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the US Army practical nurses course .

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This intensive program condensed two

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years of traditional college education

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into a focused 52 week curriculum .

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Their achievement not only reflects

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their dedication and hard work , but it

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also showcases the army's commitment to

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providing the highest standard of

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medical training . And lastly , a

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ceremony was held to mark the

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activation of the US Air Force in

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patient squadron at Walter Reed . The

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316th inpatient squadron was

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established to enhance comprehensive

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inpatient care for service members ,

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veterans and their families . In

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addition to patient care , the squadron

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will also focus on providing critical

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training for medical personnel . This

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activation represents a significant

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step forward in advancing military

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medical care at Walter Reed . I'm Hm

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Two Julie Rich . Thank you for staying

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with the pulse and continue to connect

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with us your window to the heart of

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Walter Reed .