Episode 23 - The Humble Medic

We welcome another Medic to the podcast this week, as US Army Sergeant First Class Brandon Ruedi joins us to discuss his time serving as the Company Medic for B/1-64 at COP Sperwan Ghar in 2012. SFC Ruedi talks to us about the unique circumstances of such a large Aid Station on a Combat Outpost, the role of medics as morale officers, and the difficulty in losing his first patient in combat. https://www.militarytimes.com/2013/03/29/lieutenant-journeys-back-from-the-dead-how-more-than-300-troops-rallied-to-save-one-soldier/ --------------- The views expressed by the hosts and guests do not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or the United States Government ——————————————— ——————————————— Also Available on: Apple: https://buff.ly/3gTXet9 Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Kx6cjR Google: https://buff.ly/3b29R4z Podbean: https://buff.ly/2WoN0aF iHeartRadio: https://buff.ly/3nc5Wo1 Check out the video version of the podcast at : https://www.youtube.com/thepanjwaipodcast For maps, photos and more information about Panjwai go to : https://www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/about-panjwai You can donate and support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $3.00 a month. visit www.patreon.com/thepanjwaipodcast to learn more. Direct donations can also be sent via venmo @thepanjwaipodcast Be sure to like, follow, and/or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Youtube, TuneIn, Amazon Music and many more. visit www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/listen for more information. Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepanjwaipodcast Instagram: @thepanjwaipodcast Twitter: @panjwaipodcast --------------------------------