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Debate on arming medevacs spills into Congress
A contentious debate over arming Army medevac helicopters sparked by the
death of a soldier whose wounding in Afghanistan was videotaped by an
embedded blogger is spilling into the halls of Congress.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:21:45 PM
Army responds to medevac criticism
Recent news items about the use of Army medical evacuation, or medevac,
helicopters in Afghanistan contain troubling information. The reporting
suggests that putting red crosses on medevacs, and not arming them
somehow, is putting injured Soldiers’ lives at risk. The facts do not
support these assertions for several reasons.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:21:40 PM
Thoughts from a Dustoff Pilot
I am a Dustoff pilot (Instructor pilot) with over 1000 hours of combat
time, and over 300+ combat medevac missions under my belt. In 2004
(Iraq) we flew single ship, responding to thousands of medevac 9-line
calls. Not one helo shot down, but we sure got shot at a lot.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:20:55 PM
Medevac policy is costing lives
The U.S. Army has a policy that is killing our wounded troops
Jan 17, 2012,
11:55:45 PM
Ranger Named USASOC Medic of the Year
Courage, bravery, and compassion are all characteristics of an Army combat medic. This year’s U.S. Army Special Operations Command Medic of the Year takes these traits to a whole new level.
Jan 14, 2012,
12:10:20 AM
Sgt. Pernell Herrera, 33, laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery - New Mexico
He played a vital role in MedEvac operations in southern Afghanistan.
Jan 14, 2012,
12:09:20 AM
RCT-5 sailors track, provide care for brothers-in-arms
CAMP DWYER, Helmand province, Afghanistan – U.S. Navy corpsmen are vital to keeping Marines in the business of fighting battles.
Jan 9, 2012,
7:25:38 PM
For former medic, Iraq service a slideshow of hurt, doubts
Months after deploying to Iraq with the Nebraska National Guard's 313th
Medical Company, Rachelle Spors was badly injured when a roadside bomb
exploded beneath the military ambulance she was driving in July 2005.
Jan 9, 2012,
7:25:36 PM
Flight medic receives medal for bravery in Afghanistan - West Virginia
Nicole Hopkins, a flight medic from West Virginia, said she would never
forget the day she left Afghanistan with severe injuries received during
a dangerous mission in one of the war's deadliest months.
Jan 2, 2012,
6:09:35 PM
Fallen Army Medic Returned To U.S. - South Carolina
The remains of Army Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire, of Easley, were transferred to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Thursday.
Jan 2, 2012,
6:08:31 PM
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