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23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – “Is there a doctor on board?”
Sitting in his aisle seat toward the back of a commercial flight, Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler saw the flight attendants scrambling for help.
A U.S. Air Force independent duty medical technician, assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, packs a medical kit at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2024. IDMTs provide medical support during high-risk training activities and also offer life-saving trainings for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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