Lessons Un-Learned.

The editorial deadline for this issue of our journal had already been extended to Tuesday, April 28, 2015, to accommodate some last-minute changes prior to closing out content input. However, as we are all aware, on April 25, 2015, a devastating earthquake hit the Republic of Nepal, not far from the capital of Kathmandu. As background, Nepal is a land-locked country with a population of some 27 million, 1 million of whom are located in the capital. This tragic event has resulted in over 8500 deaths and untold thousands of injuries. Nepal is literally sandwiched between China to the north and India to the south. It is a notably poor country with widespread poverty and hunger and ranks but 145th of 187 countries on the Human Development Index. Thankfully, the global response has already reflected a tremendous effort on the part of the entire international community to render needed aid and support. The journal for its small part has established contact and communication with on-the-ground individuals and units forming part of the response, some of whom have provided photos and comments that are featured in the On the Cover page. This coverage will extend into the future, especially in light of a second major earthquake hitting Nepal on May 12, 2015, which, mercifully, was more rural as to its epicenter.