MEDICAL
AFP and JSOTF-Philippines Teach Combat Medic Lifesaving Course
CAVITE, Philippines – Twenty Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy SEALs participated in a month-long lifesaving course taught by three U.S. Navy SEAL Medics assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines at Naval Station Cavite from, Jan. 11-Feb. 5. The purpose of the course was to train one to two AFP Navy SEALs ... FULL STORY
Portable Ultrasound Empowers Special Forces Medics
FORT BRAGG, NC – When Dr. (Maj.) Andrew Morgan came to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), he already knew the value of ultrasound machines from being an emergency physician at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg. He brought that knowledge with him to the group in the summer of 2007 when he became the battalion ... FULL STORY
Special Forces Save Afghan Toddler’s Life
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – On an isolated mountain in Day Kundi, an Afghan child lay motionless and unresponsive. The boy had fallen off a precipice, rolled down a hill and hit his head so hard, he was knocked unconscious. The boy’s father took him to the nearest Afghan clinic but his injuries were far ... FULL STORY
Special Warfare Medical Group to Welcome New Command Sergeant Major
FORT BRAGG, NC – The Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne), will welcome a new command sergeant major while bidding fond farewell to the former in a ceremony June 10. Command Sgt. Maj. Ledford Stigall will relinquish responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Gilliand at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center, at 8:30 ... FULL STORY
Operation Good Heart Gives Iraqi Girl a Second Chance at Life
BALAD, Iraq – As an Iraqi girl and her mother carefully stepped out of a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle, they turned to find nearly an entire village anxious and waiting for their return from a two-month long journey. As the young Iraqi girl climbed out, she found herself smothered with kisses and ... FULL STORY
Afghan, Coalition SOF Medical Personnel Help People of Shindand
KABUL, Afghanistan – Local medical professionals are working hand-in-hand with the Afghan National Army Commandos of the 207th Corps and medical personnel with the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan to provide medical assistance for the people of Shindand District, Herat Province. This melting pot of caregivers from different backgrounds and abilities have come together to ... FULL STORY
Special Ops Troops Help Sick Afghan Baby
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Afghan baby boy Ramazan had an incredibly bleak future for most of his short life. Not even a year old, the infant was hanging on by a thread, unable to eat normally due to a congenital defect that left an opening in the palate of his mouth. Finally, in late ... FULL STORY
TREXPO Tactical Medicine Conference
This year's conference will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Long Beach, California. There are additional days dedicated to other tactical training sessions, which are visible by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. The following is the Tuesday, March 31st schedule: 0900-1000 hrs SWAT Nutrition: Fueling the Tactical Machine ... FULL STORY
GH Therapy and SOF/Joint problems
GH therapy and possible applications to connective tissue/joint degeneration in SOF and other active populations. A common issue for athletes and other active populations is joint and connective tissue pain with various causes and diagnosis such as tendonitis, bursitis, cartilage degeneration, to name a few. The use of various anti-inflammatory drugs, as well ... FULL STORY
CoSNS
The AN/PVS-30 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight (CoSNS) is a lightweight, in-line weapon-mounted sight used in conjunction with the day optic sight on the M110 SASS and the XM2010 ... FULL STORY
