Air Force medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. JaCoy Erickson, 59th Medical Wing emergency services flight EMS section chief, describes the heroic efforts of Staff Sgt. Austin Lawhon and Senior Airman James Henry, 59th Medical Wing paramedics, that led to a patient surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest event on Lackland Air Force Base in March 2025. “This was more than just a save — it was a reminder of what trained military medics are capable of every day,” said Erickson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson
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