[MilCom] EVAC 33114

[Ken]

Well surely when the reporter becomes the story, I guess that they (as well 
the other major networks) will continue
to present information -- which overall IMHO is a very good thing!!!   If 
you've every known anyone involved in aerovac operations, and there's many 
nurses, technicians, MSC operations officers, etc...  they can attest to the 
fact how heart breaking it is to see the young people in their prime with 
such serious, "life altering" injuries.    There sure has been a lot of 
advances in aeromedical evacuation procedures & equipment (micro intensive 
care units -- per serious injuried individual) over the years.  Very quick 
battlefield initial treatment & transportation has saved many military 
members who 10 years ago would have died BUT yet still will be faced with 
some extremely difficult physical/mental challenges ahead.

Again I hope that the media continues to portray what type of war we are in 
in Iraq (guerilla warfare)  and what's really behind the casualty figures 
including the "wounded" statistics.    Hmm from my graduation from the Tri 
Service Combat Casualty Care Course at Camp Bullis Tx many years ago, I can 
remember the (than) course motto was 'There are no winners in war, only 
survivors"!  Bet that motto on the course TShirts isn't "politically" 
correct any more!!!

>From a radio communication standpoint I'd assume that the aerovac did it's 
normal 3 hour callout via either GHFS phone patch & probably another 1 to 
1/2 hour out call on VHF/UHF to the command post.  Perhaps this mission was 
also fitted with satcom gear..

Ken




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Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: [MilCom] EVAC 33114


>
> EVAC 33114 MS ANG C-17 arrived Andrews about 2 hours ago.
> This is reported C-17 carrying those 2 wounded ABC newsmen so look for
> this C-17 soon on TV news.
> Pilot mentioned he also had 4 space A pax aboard which is rare for these
> EVACS.
> ABC TV probably still documenting everything.