C000500

Round shaped, silver colored coin, 2-1/8 inches in diameter.

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Helping soldiers cope with the critical events that are sandwiched between arriving and departing a combat zone poses one of the biggest challenges for the staff of the 883rd Medical Company (Combat Stress Control).

The 883rd is divided into two groups, the prevention team and the restoration team, and each plays a pivotal role in the effort to minimize the effects of stress on the battlefield. "The prevention team is a smaller team. Their mission is to travel to units to make contact and let them know who we are, what we do, and how we can be of service to both the command and the individuals," said Maj. Ed Moschella, a psychiatric nurse with the 883rd at Logistical Support Area Anaconda, Iraq. "If they don't know us before an event, it's unlikely they'll call us."