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By giving Soldiers the flexibility to maximize skills and pursue interests outside the military, the Guard creates a stronger and more versatile warrior, and a more productive citizen. One who can prosper by transferring knowledge and expertise back and forth between the two entities. Civilian specialties useful in a military setting, and useful military experience in civilian situations. This opportunity allows service members to lead two extraordinary lives.

Every year since 1995, Operation Arctic Care has provided free medical, dental, psychological, vision and veterinary care to Alaska's underserved communities. Resembling the type of collective effort needed in an international crisis, the annual two-week operation also prepares hundreds of service members for future humanitarian or disaster relief missions, making it the largest recurring joint medical and logistics training exercise in operation today.