Shore Sailor Stricken By Navy's First Case of Scurvy In 150 Years
Sailors attend the new 'A Monster a day keeps the Scurvy away' briefing.
KINGS BAY, GA — A sailor on shore duty has contracted scurvy, military health officials said Sunday. It marks the Navy's first recorded case of the disease since the Civil War.
Last week, Electronics Technician 1st Class Kevin Jurgensen reported to King's Bay Branch Health Clinic com…
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