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Video by Kathryn Reaves

Soldiers tackle combat medic field training

502nd Air Base Wing

Oct. 21, 2024 | 1:36

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence engage in prolonged casualty care techniques during a combat medic field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Oct. 21, 2024. The course expanded upon Army medic base level skills including how to keep casualties of combat operations alive for 12-24 hours after engagement. The soldiers neutralized threats on patrol and transported the wounded to the nearest battalion aid station to continue emergency care. Upon completion of the FTX, the students graduated from the combat medic course, obtaining the occupational specialty code of 68W. (U.S. Air Force video by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)