091013-F-4314C-198:PAKTYA PROVINCE,Afghanistan—Sergeant Ghulam Rasool Haidary splints and bandages a soldiers’ simulated broken arm during the Inaugural Afghan National Army Combat Medic Challenge Oct. 13 at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Gardez, Afghanistan. The 23-year-old, five-year Afghan National Army veteran vied for the best medic title with 45 other army medics from 15 eastern region battalions. The competitors tested their marksmanship, combat lifesaver and medical evacuation assistance skills Oct. 10-14. The final event was a timed road march with three additional combat sc

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091013-F-4314C-198:PAKTYA PROVINCE,Afghanistan—Sergeant Ghulam Rasool Haidary splints and bandages a soldiers’ simulated broken arm during the Inaugural Afghan National Army Combat Medic Challenge Oct. 13 at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Gardez, Afghanistan. The 23-year-old, five-year Afghan National Army veteran vied for the best medic title with 45 other army medics from 15 eastern region battalions. The competitors tested their marksmanship, combat lifesaver and medical evacuation assistance skills Oct. 10-14. The final event was a timed road march with three additional combat scenarios strategically placed within the race. ( Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

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