Calm In The Midst Of Chaos Is Lifesaving Protocol For Medevac Crew In Southern Afghanistan -- Stars and Stripes
FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan — It was the worst of places, but the soldiers on the ground had few options when they marked the landing zone for the medevac helicopter. One of their buddy’s legs had been blown off by an Improvised Explosive Device near Pashmul South, and another had suffered a traumatic brain injury from the blast.
Grape rows, tree lines and mud walls surrounded the field. It was the perfect setting for an ambush.
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My Comment: Another excellent post on America's medevac crews is here.