this story is about PVT Channing Moss, who was impaled by a live RPG during a Taliban ambush while on patrol. Army protocol says that medevac choppers are never to carry anyone with a live round in him. Even though they feared it could explode, the flight crew said damn the protocol and flew him to the nearest aid station. Again, protocol said that in such a case the patient is to be put in a sandbagged area away from the surgical unit, given a shot of morphine and left to wait (and die) until others are treated. Again, the medical team ignored the protocol. Here's a seven-minute video put together by the Military Times, which includes actual footage of the surgery where Dr. John Oh, a Korean immigrant who became a naturalized citizen and went to West Point , removed the live round with the help of volunteers and a member of the EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team.
http://www.military times.com/ multimedia/ video/rpg_ surgery/
We should never forget what these guys are doing for us every day.
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Nice Video.
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Unbelievable , A tribute to the bravery of those that saved him.
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Another example of the "Band of Brothers" (BTW an excellent book) mentality of the military. Whether your a staff grunt pulling bodies from the wreckage of the Pentagon or on the "sharp end". There is a bond between all military that brings out the best in tough times. It is well known in all military services and recognized as one of the main reasons for re-enlistment, the feeling of being part of a larger 'family'. This is also felt between service members of different nationalities, not as strong as their own but it does exist.
Was a point of discussion in a conversation over a couple of beers just the other day. Who knows how it is instilled or begins to take hold in military surroundings but it is there.
Not being experienced as a policeman or a firefighter I don't know for sure how they react, but suspect it is virtually the same. One for all and all for one. Sounds corny and simplistic but its true. Maybe being indoctrinated in the pride you take in performing whatever job you have with the idea of "duty/danger" go hand in hand.
Great clip!
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