Local Hospital Executives Visit Task Force McCoy
Dr. Mary Reed, right, chief medical officer for Task Force McCoy Guest Medical Services, leads a site visit of local hospital executives from Gunderson Health System, Tomah Health System and Black River Memorial Health at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Dec 8, 2021. Task Force McCoy partnered with local hospitals to provide medical care for Afghan evacuees here as part of Operation Allies Welcome. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Caitlin Wilkins, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)
