As President, he challenged the Department of Defense (DoD) to search for innovative programs, which would serve American communities in need and provide realistic military training benefits. He suggested three primary areas of emphasis which take advantage of the unique resources and capabilities of DoD—health.

1 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Capt. Julie Birmingham, a medical-surgical nurse assigned to Army Reserve Medical Command's 7221st Medical Support Unit, receives training from staff member Rose Abono on use of some of Round Valley Indian Health Center's equipment.

Birmingham is one of 12 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers who are working alongside Sailors from 4th Medical Bn., 4th Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve in partnership with Round Valley Indian Health Service to provide medical care to the local tribal population. The Indian Health Service provides preventive, curative, and community health care for approximately 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in hospitals, clinics, and other settings throughout the United States. Services provided by Army Reserve and Navy personnel are done through the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training, a civil-military program that builds mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. Communities and the DoD. The missions selected meet training & readiness requirements for Army Reserve service members while integrating them as a joint and whole-of-society team to serve our American citizens.

(Photo Credit: Lt. Angela Wallace) 2 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Private 1st Class Nina Lapa, a combat medic assigned to Army Reserve Medical Command's 7221st Medical Support Unit located in Newark, Deleware is one of 12 U. Abit Uguru Driver Windows 7. S. Army Reserve Soldiers who are working alongside Sailors from 4th Medical Bn., 4th Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve in partnership with Round Valley Indian Health Service to provide medical care to the local tribal population. The Indian Health Service provides preventive, curative, and community health care for approximately 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in hospitals, clinics, and other settings throughout the United States. Services provided by Army Reserve and Navy personnel are done through the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training, a civil-military program that builds mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. Communities and the DoD.