Our 40 bedroom apartment
Practicing inserting a Nasopharyngeal tube, or nose hose.
Com class final
My MOLLE vestYesterday we finished our com section. We set up our radios based on a set of instructions so we could talk to other groups. We were one of the first groups done thanks to the intel and space ops guys on our team. We put the Navy and Army to shame so we are pulling our own weight thus far. Go Air Force…and our two Army team members.
Today we started our Combat Life saving course. It is pretty close to the Self Aid Buddy Care class the Air Force teaches. The Army’s version is a little more hard core. It’s explained as a bridge between a combat medic and a soldier. I’m fine with that part. I do have an issue with one area of the course. We have to start IV’s on each other. Anyone that knows me is aware of my anti-love of needles. I don’t like to give blood and I despise getting labs drawn. So tomorrow I have two things to look forward to. We have a four mile hike with all our field gear after formation and I get to be on the receiving end of a needle. If I can make it through that we’ll pick up our rental car and get ready to head east.
I can’t wait to drive. It’s amazing how you miss the little things that you do on a daily basis. I think the biggest thing that I miss is having my kids meet me when I come home from work. Most of the time I don’t even get out of the truck before one of them comes running out the door to greet me. I take that for granted when I’m home. I guarantee you I won’t anymore. I love my kids…from Arizona to Alaska.
Today we started our Combat Life saving course. It is pretty close to the Self Aid Buddy Care class the Air Force teaches. The Army’s version is a little more hard core. It’s explained as a bridge between a combat medic and a soldier. I’m fine with that part. I do have an issue with one area of the course. We have to start IV’s on each other. Anyone that knows me is aware of my anti-love of needles. I don’t like to give blood and I despise getting labs drawn. So tomorrow I have two things to look forward to. We have a four mile hike with all our field gear after formation and I get to be on the receiving end of a needle. If I can make it through that we’ll pick up our rental car and get ready to head east.
I can’t wait to drive. It’s amazing how you miss the little things that you do on a daily basis. I think the biggest thing that I miss is having my kids meet me when I come home from work. Most of the time I don’t even get out of the truck before one of them comes running out the door to greet me. I take that for granted when I’m home. I guarantee you I won’t anymore. I love my kids…from Arizona to Alaska.
Sounds like you guys are doing great! (Must be those two Army guys....Ha!) The hatred of needles must be a family thing as I am completely with you on that. We can't wait to see you. Aidan and I will be driving up Friday afternoon. Have a safe drive!
ReplyDeleteNeedles are the Devil! (Unless they are saving your life :) Your torture will be over soon and you'll be well on your way. I like your last comment. We all take a lot of things for granted and our children's laughter is one of them.
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