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Harold Leo Strandberg, ’54 DVM, died March 31, 2020 at 92. Strandberg served in the US Navy prior to receiving his DVM. Afterwards he served in the US Army for 30 years, first serving as the Veterinary Corp officer in Special Forces in Vietnam while also becoming a member of the Airborne Special Forces Green Beret. He then went on to teach veterinary science in Bangkok, Thailand for three years. After his second tour in Vietnam, Strangberg moved to Wisconsin to be closer to his twin brother, and help with spay and neuter surgeries at his veterinary clinic. He ended his career in the Army as the Chief of Veterinary Activities at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wa. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; five children; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Beverly Halter.