Summer - United States Special Operations Command

An Afghan had been shot in the arm, chest, and head. Hewas treated and saved by an 18D who performed a tubethoracostomy and cricothyroidotomy while awaitingCASEVAC.Photo courtesy of Victor AndersenA child lame since age three is brought to the team medic. Themedic was able to get the boy a wheelchair but no miracle cure.Photo courtesy of Victor AndersenWhile the rest of the team searches a compound, an 18Dconducts sick call on civilians in an effort to maintain rapportand justify the Americans’ presence.Photo courtesy of Victor AndersenAn 18D does a physical exam and deworms one ofhis favorite Afghans.Photo courtesy of Victor AndersenCol (Dr) Gary Geracci-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon-USS-COM CEB and MSgt Rodolfo Palacios-Aeromedical Technician99MDG suture a scalp laceration on a young boy during aHumanitarian med mission in Nicaragua.Photo courtesy of Col Gary Geracci128Journal of Special Operations Medicine Volume 9, Edition 3 / Summer 09