Articles 1.13.2005

A Multi-National Force Iraq news release reports that medics from the 1-9th "provided medical assistance to Iraqi civilians, who were involved in a two-vehicle accident on a main thoroughfare near Ramadi" on 1.12.2005. "U.S. Army medics from the unit responded to the scene and provided medical care to the injured people. One man was taken by military ambulance to a Multi-National Forces medical facility for treatment. He was later flown to Baghdad for follow-on treatment."
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The Isanti County News, MN, published a first hand account from a local soldier who is a combat medic with the 1-506th. In the article, Pfc. Steven Husemoller recounts his training experiences as a medic and describes his job duties and experiences in Iraq, including supporting the assault on Falluja and providing aid to local citizens and insurgents as well as coalition troops.
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Other articles from the region:
- Associated Press: U.S. Lowers Expectations for Iraqi Vote
- USA Today: Female Iraqi candidates risk lives
- NY Times (reg req'd): Under Fire, Election Workers in Iraq Are Scared but Resolute
- Christian Science Monitor: Secrecy surrounds Iraq vote