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“In 1967, I signed up for the Army where I earned an equivalency diploma, then went on to join the Special Forces. That was really was the turning point in my life. I became more disciplined and focused. I went overseas and was in combat, got wounded a couple of times, lost a lot of good friends but matured a great deal.”

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Richard Carmona
Richard Carmona

Richard Carmona, born on November 22, 1949, is a former United States Surgeon General. He has extensive experience in public health and served as the Surgeon General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During his tenure, Carmona focused on preventive medicine, health promotion, and disease prevention. more

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