Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Spc. Steven Jaworskyj, with the 372nd Engineer Company, works alongside...... read more read more
By U.S. Army Spc. Michael Maxwell
372nd Engineer Company, Unit Public Affairs Representative
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Afghan National Army Engineers are busy equipping a medical center with the assistance of soldiers from the 372nd Engineer Company.
The U.S. Army Reserve unit, based out of Pewaukee, Wis., and ANA engineers are busy constructing shelves for medical supplies, benches for medical patient visitors in the waiting room, and patient beds for medical visits.
Afghan soldiers frequently appear at the medical center requesting medical attention. Afghan 1st Lt. Navid Ahmed Safi, the medical center lead doctor, immediately put to use the benches and tables the 205th CEK built.
The Engineers helped Safi and his small team stay organized for a shot clinic at the medical center. The medical staff utilized their new center to administer vaccinations for tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella to more than one hundred ANA soldiers.
Spc. Rob Bauer, a combat medic for the 372nd Engineer Company, jumped at the opportunity to provide medical care to some Afghan soldiers with ailments. Bauer treated a couple minor ear infections and cleaned existing wounds for some Afghan soldiers, saving them from further infection.
“It is rewarding to put my training to good use, and also train with the ANA on how to provide care for soldiers,” stated Bauer concerning his duties at the medical center.
Soldiers of the 372nd Engineer Company ANA Group continue to develop strong ties with the 205th CEK, as well as act as quality assurance/quality control and provide construction advice as needed. The medical center mission has turned into a great opportunity for the ANA engineers to hone their finishing carpentry skills.
| Date Taken: | 09.16.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 09.22.2013 08:14 |
| Story ID: | 114069 |
| Location: | KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 436 |
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