New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

27th IBCT Soldiers Learn Combat Lifesaver Skills

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Drumsta, 27th IBCT Public Affairs

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. -- Spc. Michael Fornbacher treats a mock casualty, played by Spc. Brent Gorman, during a Combat LifeSaver class here Feb. 9. Combat Lifesavers are non-medical Soldiers who provide lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as their primary and combat missions allow. The Soldiers belong to A Company, 4-118th Infantry Battalion, which is part of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Brigade troops are here preparing to deploy overseas.

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YNN -- Thu, 23 May 2013

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YNN -- Thu, 16 May 2013

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