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Every Piece Of Gear In A US Army Combat Medic's Bag

Aj Caldwell and Clayton Dyer
2022-11-21T16:51:26Z
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A US Army combat medic breaks down every piece of gear they carry on deployment, including medication, bandages, airway-management devices, and surgical tools. Sgt. 1st Class Estiven Alvarez explains how each item is used and why each one is critical to the mission.

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