Combat Lifesaver Class shots

Medical training is a big thing for soldiers serving in forward areas. You never know when you are going to want someone with medical knowledge that goes beyond Motrin and band-aids. Here are a few pictures from a class I recently attended. Ill tell you more about it and Army Medics next time.





(Top) All eyes are on the needle in SSG Ben Wood's hands.

(Left) SSG Wood's prepares to 'stick' SPC Middleton.

(Below) Three Amigos. The contents of a saline bag are delivered to the patient.






SGT Foster, a Combat Medic instructs decompressing a
Tension Pneumothorax.


These experienced Medics know their stuff. I'll let you know how an old Infantry Officer did in their class in my next entry.

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