An curved arrow pointing right. A US Army combat medic breaks down every piece of gear they carry on deployment, including medication, bandages, airway-management devices, and surgical tools. Sgt ...

"The BH-GEAR training has definitely prepared me to recognize signs of escalating behavioral health concerns," remarked Pvt. William Gingras, a participant from the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Wearing night vision gear, Sgt. Michael Fassnacht, a 68W Combat Medic assigned to the 274th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, 261st Medical Battalion ...

US Army Combat Medic is one of the toughest jobs in the military, and here’s why. A combat medic plays a unique role in the Army. In addition to being experts in battlefield medicine, they must also ...

The simulated combat capped off several days of intense competition, including a 14 mile ruck march, a trek that lasted into the night carrying heavy gear, to determine the best ranger, medic and ...

A first-of-its-kind program at the University of Minnesota is giving combat medics a chance to become doctors. The Military Medic to Medical School Program launched this fall, offering veterans a ...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., spoke at the ceremony for Army medic Waverly Woodson who posthumously received the Bronze Star and Combat Medic Badge on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, for treating more ...

Former combat medic Carl Whalen's nonprofit helps smaller police and fire departments that lock some vital lifesaving equipment due to budget constraints. By: Craig McKee. Posted .