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Capt. Jeffrey Bitterman, center left, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon and co-chair, speaks during a Fleet Health Integration Panel (FHIP) at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters, Oct. 12. More than 70 medical professionals participated in the biannual medical panel to identify gaps in readiness, standardize practices and organize the delivery of capabilities to the full spectrum of naval, joint and combined operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria G. Llanos)