Fly By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew S. Michaels

Photo By Brian Adam Jones | Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew S. Michaels is a hospital corpsman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, UNITED STATES

05.13.2010

Story by Lance Cpl. Brian Adam Jones 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Highlighting Cherry Point's Warriors.

What's your job?

I am a field medical technician attached to MWSS-271. When units require a corpsman present at training they may be conducting, I go along to provide medical support.

What's your favorite part?

I love that there are no limitations to my job. I get to see all sorts of different things and that gives me a variety of experience in the medical field.

What's the most challenging part?

My job is challenging because sometimes it is a bit overwhelming to try and help everyone with a variety of medical issues.

How does your job support the mission of 2nd MAW and MCAS Cherry Point?

My job supports the mission of the 2nd MAW by helping to maintain the readiness of its Marines by providing medical support.

• Date Taken: 05.13.2010
• Date Posted: 05.17.2010 09:39
• Story ID: 49801
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, US