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US Army Nurse Delivers Baby in Africa

October 22, 2009

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I love this story!!!

 

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Caption: KITGUM, Uganda, Oct 20 -- 1st. Lt. Victoria Lynn Watson holds a 15-minute-old infant she delivered at the Pajimo Clinic in rural Kitgum. Watson, an Army Reserve Soldier from Abilene, Texas, and deployed with the 7225th Medical Support Unit (MSU), is a labor and delivery nurse in her civilian occupation and was called upon to assist when the 19-year-old expectant mother arrived at the clinic in an advanced state of labor. The mother gave birth to a healthy, 5.5 lb. baby boy about 90 minutes later --and asked that Watson name her son. Watson named the baby "Cage." (Photo credit Maj. Corey Schultz, Army Reserve Communications.)

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  • MAJ Corey Schultz

    Oct 24, 2009 8:29 AM

    Chris,

    Thanks for posting! It was a great mission to be a part of, watching our people improve the lives and health of Ugandan citizens who don't usually have access to care and medicines.

    Corey

    MAJ Corey Schultz

    Army Reserve Public Affairs


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  • 1LT Watson, Victoria

    Jan 30, 2011 2:25 PM

    Thank you sooo much for posting this. This was an amazing experience that I will never forget and would love to do again. You never appreciate what you have at home until you have been where they are less fortunate.


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