 Hello, my name is Colonel Catherine Kimball-Airs and I'm the Army General Pediatrics Consultant to the Surgeon General and a Certified Lactation Consultant. I want to wish everyone a Happy World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding and breast milk have so many benefits, from improved health to overall decreased cost to families, and we continue to slowly improve our numbers for initiating and continuing to breastfeed. However, the reality is that breastfeeding is hard, from painful latch to clogged ducts to needing to pump because your baby can't latch or you have to be apart. There's so much to learn and it can seem overwhelming. This August, we want to take time to celebrate the work it takes to overcome that challenge and experience the benefits to babies and their parents. If you are struggling, we hope you reach out to your care provider, a Certified Lactation Consultant or a Certified Lactation Counselor. They are all ready to help you meet your feeding goals. It may not be easy, but it really is worth it. Happy World Breastfeeding Week and Happy Feeding. Army Medicine is Army Strong.