Sgt. 1st Class Deontae Karron learns the proper method

Sgt. 1st Class Deontae Karron learns the proper method of trimming a goats hoofs while Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Cisneros properly restrains the goat during this delicate process. During this process a vet must be able to inspect the hoofs for common diseases and bacteria that routinely grows that will result is serious health concerns later down the road for the animal. Karron and Cisneros are two of 10 other medically trained soldiers assigned to the 85th Civil Affairs Brigade who are participating in the Civil Affairs Medical Sergeants Course held at the Veterinarian Medical Park Department at the Texas A&M University. The university partners with the U.S. Army Medical Center and School at Fort Sam Houston to provide critical Civil Affairs training for these future senior medics assigned to four person civil affair teams. After completion from the course, they will be expected to perform a wide variety of duties from food hygiene to vet care and dentistry within austere environments while. (Photo by Maj. Bryan Woods, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade Public Affairs)