JSOTF-P's Forward Surgical Team Making a Difference in Southern Philippines [Image 5 of 8]

SULU, PHILIPPINES

11.15.2009

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Bartle, an orthopedic physician assistant assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Forward Surgical Team, administers a dental anesthesia block to a patient receiving dental care. In Jolo for the last four months, the five member FST Air Force medical personnel operate a fully staffed trauma facility, providing training and emergency and routine care servicemembers for JSOTF-P members, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and occasionally local residents.

• Date Taken: 11.15.2009
• Date Posted: 12.19.2009 00:32
• Photo ID: 233150
• VIRIN: 091115-F-0000X-074
• Resolution: 3072x2304
• Size: 452.01 KB
• Location: SULU, PH