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Just like previous year’s the influenza vaccination is a requirement for ALL students attending DODEA schools, medical personnel, military personnel and civilian workforce and our Public Health team is working hard to provide all of our beneficiaries access to the vaccination. Also check out the changes to the Bi-Lingual Medical Advice Line, TRICARE On-Line Secure Messaging, the testing of the new Army Physical Fitness Test and the upcoming changes to the TRICARE Dental program for retirees. A special thanks to returning correspondent, Capt. Kyle Hoedebecke for his contribution on Palau in the Family Adventures in Asia segment. Looking for a spooky thriller movie around Halloween then check out the special Halloween Movie Guide. On a somber note, it is with a saddened heart when we heard about the passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas Vandal. A special tribute pictorial can be found inside this edition. It is our goal to provide to you topics of interest in all things medical, dental, veterinary care and public health on the peninsula as well as cultural, travel, food and concert information. We ask that if anyone has an interest in photography or covers an event or takes a tour or family vacation to please submit to the following email: [email protected]. We are always looking to broaden our coverage. We need your help so please continue to share our pub- lication with your family and friends. Suggestions and comments are always welcomed along with submissions. Also check out our social media Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/65thmedbde. We hope that you enjoy our publication and assist us as we continue to strive to further improve this publication. William Wight PULSE65 Senior Editor 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Specialist 4 • Pulse 65, Oct./Nov. 2018 Features OCT./NOV. 2018 EFMB on the DMZ Over the past five decades, hundreds of thou- sands of Soldier Medics have attempted to earn the AMEDD’s most prestigious peace- time badge. Currently less than 10% of all AMEDD personnel have earned the EFMB. This year, testing began with 205 candidates and culminated with 18 graduates earning the coveted badge. Remembering Lt. Gen. Vandal 18 Halloween Movie Guide 68 Family Adventures in Palau, Micronesia 40 76 6 • Pulse 65, Oct./Nov. 2018 LieutenantLieutenant GeneralGeneral ThomasThomas S.S. VandalVandal The 65th Medical Brigade (U.S.(U.S. ArmyArmy Retired)Retired) pays tribute to the epitome of 65th Medical Brigade an American Soldier. See the 1960-20181960-2018 pictorial on pages 18 and 19. Commander (Photo by William Wight, 65th Col. Derek C. Cooper Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office) Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. 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Oriental Press Chief Executive Officer Charles Chong Advertising Manager Chris Vaia Commercial Advertising Phone: DSN (315)738-2222 ext. 6815/ 02-6903-6815 E-mail: [email protected] Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 2019 OPEN SEASON OCT./NOV. 2018 Monday, November 12 – Contents Monday, December 10, 2018 Calendar 52 35th ADA Brigade Medics Qualify for the Coveted Expert Field 12 Events in Korea Medical Badge 16 LIVE- Music & Dance 14 Navigating Korean