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    For infantry medics, training is key to saving lives [Image 2 of 2]

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    A military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk, is landing or taking off in an arid, desert-like terrain. The aircraft displays red cross markings on its fuselage, indicating its medical/humanitarian role. Rotor wash is kicking up significant dust clouds from the dry ground below.

    FORWARD OPERATING BASE SWEENEY, AFGHANISTAN

    05.09.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Christopher McCullough 

    1-2 SBCT, 7th Infantry Division

    A medevac helicopter takes off following an improvised explosive device strike against an Afghan National Army vehicle, May 8, 2012. Because of the quick response and treatment by medics from 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, the two ANA soldiers affected lived.

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2012
    Date Posted: 06.06.2012 13:09
    Photo ID: 595684
    VIRIN: 120509-A-ET795-146
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 2.87 MB
    Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE SWEENEY, AF

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