How the Army is improving care in the field to keep soldiers alive
Efforts include new hospital setup gear, ways to preserve blood on the front lines and a combat-ready respirator to keep wounded soldiers breathing.
By Todd South
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21,000 casualties in seven days: The push to update medic training
An SFAB pilot program may set a new standard for 68W medics.
By Todd South
Smart shirt could detect, and one day treat, fatal wounds
An early version senses and reports wounds. Advanced versions might compress the wound automatically to avoid blood loss.
By Todd South
Louisiana National Guard medics learn dog treatments, too
Medics learned emergency treatments for service dogs, including how to insert intravenous lines, clear a dog’s airway, apply tourniquets, and check vital signs.
‘Golden Hour’ needs to become the ‘Golden Day,' Army medical leaders say
The Army plans for large-scale combat and the likely high casualties that come with it.
By Todd South
Here’s how the 68,000-soldier recruiting goal broke down by MOS
Some career fields show significant manning shortages.
By Kyle Rempfer