My name is Cpt Allan Raphael, MD, and I am the Current Brigade Surgeon, serving with some of the Finest Men, Women and Young People anywhere. I want each and every one of you to remember that we are in the HOT Season of the year! Drink PLENTY of Water prior to Drill or Taking the Field for Battle, and Throughout the entire Day. We have been very Fortunate that we haven't had "causalities" from Heat...and we need to Try to keep it that way. In Addition, this is the time of year that you could pick up a little "hitchhiker"...namely ticks or chiggers! If you've been in tall grass, or laid/sit on the grass...be sure the "check yourself" If you get a Cut or scrape, treat it immediately to minimize the risk of Infection. A little "prevention" is better than a lot of "cure"! Please feel free to consult one of your Medical personnel on any question you may have, or feel free to come by the Brigade Hospital Tent in the Field. I remain, Your Most Humble Servant.
