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Iraq War Medicine
DECEMBER 2006
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Building Strength
Photograph by James Nachtwey
New life begins surrounded by family at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where Sgt. Brian Saaristo builds strength to walk on prosthetic legs. Modern, computerized limbs require strong core muscles; fortunately, most soldiers are fit—and determined. "We treat them like varsity-level athletes," says Capt. Matthew Scherer. "For them, it's not just 'Give me a prosthetic leg.' It's 'Get me running again.' "
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