A teddy bear lays on a table prior to being sutured at the Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF), June 1, 2017. The Shaw VTF staff led “Operation Repair the Bear”, allowing Soldiers to practice suture skills on teddy bears to prepare them to support veterinarians in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)