19 August 2009
Helmand province, Afghanistan
A gunshot ripped through the darkness and a young British soldier fell dying on FOB Jackson. I was just nearby talking on the satellite phone and saw the commotion. The soldier was taken to the medical tent and a helicopter lifted him to the excellent trauma center at Camp Bastion. That he made it to Camp Bastion alive dramatically improved his chances. But his life teetered and was in danger of slipping away. Making matters worse, the British medical system back in the United Kingdom did not possess the specialized gear needed to save his life. Americans had the right gear in Germany, and so the British soldier was put into the American system.
British officers in his unit, 2 RIFLES, wanted to track their man every step of the way, and to ensure that his family was informed and supported in this time of high stress...
Click here to read more from acclaimed military blogger Michael Yon's latest dispatch: Do Americans Care about British Soldiers?
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Posted by: Ted | Thursday, 20 August 2009 at 08:44