Medic Treats Himself After Being Hit by Sniper

[Bill Mattocks]

Now that's a John Wayne-style stud, right there. Way to go, Army!

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29101&Itemid=128

Shot by sniper, US Army medic treats himself
Thursday, 24 December 2009 By Sgt. Jennie Burrett
10th Mountain Division
BAGHDAD — "I was probably two feet from my door of my truck when I heard gun fire and it felt like someone just cracked me in the right shoulder blade with a hammer," said Spc. Matthew Mortensen, of Olathe, Kan.
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Being the medic on scene, Mortensen provided first aid care to himself after he was injured until he reached the Joint Security Station Loyalty aid station.
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After the initial treatment, Mortensen was medically evacuated to another JSS. Mortensen kept his composure throughout the event and was able to provide Prasad with the proper medevac procedures for entering the JSS.
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Mortensen was sent back to the United States for rehabilitation and recuperation. After spending a month back in the States, he anticipates he will return to his platoon in Iraq sometime in February.