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AGADIR, Morocco (April 29, 2026) Cmdr. Benjamin J. Espinosa, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) EURAFCENT science director, performs a BioFire RP2 analysis on a sick call sample during exercise African Lion. NAMRU EURAFCENT, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, conducts research, surveillance and studies of vaccines, therapeutic agents, diagnostic assays and vector control measures in the EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM Areas of Responsibility to better prevent and treat infectious diseases in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health, readiness and lethality. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Paul Lenhart /Released)
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