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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Medics with the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division proved that skills, endurance and knowledge pay off Dec. 5 during the “Pale Rider” Best Medic Competition.
Sgt. Aaron Duncan, emergency care noncommissioned officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, competed against 20 other unit medics and was crowned the 'Pale Rider’ best medic.
“It was an awesome opportunity to participate and win this event,” Duncan said. “I consider it an honor to be considered the best medic in the unit.”
The grueling one-day competition began with a four-mile foot march, and continued with a simulated individual mass casualty evaluation and treatment scenario.
“One of the most physically challenging events was evaluating and treating multiple patients while under fire, after just completing a four-mile foot march,” Duncan said. “It really tests your endurance.”
Medics were also tested on anaphylaxis treatment, life saving procedures and interventions, pharmacology, medical terminology, cranial nerve and major adverse cardiovascular event exams.
Wayne said the Soldiers were awarded points for each of the 18 timed events, with the highest-scoring Soldier being named best medic.
“The unit Best Medic competition wasn’t just about competing,” Wayne said. “It was an opportunity to allow Soldiers time to have fun while testing their knowledge.”
The first-place winner received an Army Com- mendation Medal; second-place winner received an Army Achievement Medal; and the third- place winner received a certificate of appreciation.
“I am very proud of all the Soldiers for giving their best,” Wayne said.
| Date Taken: | 01.23.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 01.23.2015 05:41 |
| Story ID: | 152534 |
| Location: | CAMP BUEHRING, KW |
| Hometown: | CLEVELAND, OHIO, US |
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