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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

From Australia and South Korea to Canada and Germany, the 1st Area Medical
Laboratory has conducted medical engagements with allied medical personnel
around the world.

An Army-civilian focused organization, CARA is a one-of-a-kind deployable
activity that supports unified land operations with theater validation analysis of
chemical, biological and explosive agents and materials.

CARA’s other sections provide additional capabilities to include worldwide
response for Recovered Chemical Warfare Material, technical escort of surety
and non-surety chemical material and remediation support to combatant
commanders.

Franz J. Amann, the CARA director, said his activity always welcomes the
opportunity to train with allied militaries and to partner with the 1st Area Medical
Laboratory. Amann said allied training opportunities give the organizations an
appreciation of each other’s capabilities.

“This type of training makes all of the units involved stronger and more capable
to conduct their high-stakes missions around the world,” said Amann, a retired
U.S. Army Chemical Corps Officer from Spartanburg, South Carolina.

“CARA is fortunate that its chemists and microbiologists remain with the
organization for several years,” said Amann. “These scientists are able to hone
their skills as they refine and improve their laboratory processes. With their many
years of experience, our Army civilians at CARA are able to contribute to this
valuable training opportunity with our Polish allies.”

CARA and the 1st Area Medical Laboratory are part of the U.S. Army 20th CBRNE
Command, the U.S. military’s premier CBRNE formation.

From 19 bases in 16 states, American Soldiers and U.S. Army civilians from 20th
CBRNE Command take on the world’s most dangerous hazards in support of
joint, interagency and multinational operations.

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