What is it like being a battlefield surgeon?
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- From 1970 to 1987 Colonel Frederick Lough served his county as a surgeon in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. In 1987, he left the Army and went into private practice, but when he saw soldiers in harm’s way in Afghanistan, he accepted a commission with the U.S. Army Medical Corps Resevers and returned to service in 2007 at age 58. Col. Lough was twice deployed to Afghanistan where he performed hundreds of surgeries on the front lines of battlefields, saving many lives. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service during his second tour, and is now back on active duty, conveying the lessons he has learned to military medical students at the Uniformed Services University at Walter Reed Medical Center.
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These surgeons don't get enough credit, they are the real heroes, they save lives everyday, keep on fighting the good fight sir and I hope you save many more lives. Much respect!!
"I am an army doctor. That means I can break every bone in your body while naming them" John Watson
Thats a badass quote dude
My late husband was a battlefield surgeon in Vietnam. Wonderful man, doctor, husband. He loved the Army.
These Drs are some of the most experienced emergency medical experts on the planet. I wish I would of been a medical doctor and served like this guy. I got to witness one of these guys in an ER in San Diego after a multiple car crash where several patients arrived at the same time. This 1 Dr had staff running all over the place and I never saw one hesitation during his orders. He commanded such an authority that no one else even questioned his orders. The staff that night were equally bad ass. I was dating one of the RNs and just stopped by with her lunch. Turned into a short lunch but what a sight to behold.
My Doc saved my life in mosul. Hell of a guy! 101st ABN(AASLT) forever!!
Thankyou for your service! God bless you and all our military
This guy has been motivation for me. currently studying for the MCAT to do what he does!
How’d it go? 2 years later give us an update
@@jj-yf5ls Hey man, had a few hickups along the way due to family deaths but I did score well on my MCAT so thats a relief! Now I will be starting my masters in biomedical science and after graduation ill have an interview with the medical school. Have already been talking to recruiters. Going to see an air force recruiter in the next few weeks to find out more information about the Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST). still got a ways to go. Hope you've been safe during this crazy time.
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I'm so proud that he is on our side. Thank you for your service so that those on the battle front are blessed to have the best of the very best. God bless
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I really don't think it matters what side the surgeon is on if he's allowed to treat you.
He’s supporting imperialism, genocide and regime change.
I can't believe the negative things people have to say isn't there enough negative floating around. This man deserves respect and gratitude not only for saving lives but for having the courage to go somewhere dangerous to give back. With his experience the army was fortunate he volunteered because his experience is worth 5 or 10 Hospital Corpsmen that are young and think they are hot shots till they get into battle and can't handle pressure. Obviously Col Lough is a humble man because he could have stayed at his nice cushy little office but instead went into the military to a fighting zone risking his life and comfort and even said he would carry water. I have been fortunate to work with active duty and though I work for Dept of Navy I do everything I can for my patients and I am proud of the enlisted and officers I work for and with and consider myself fortunate for having met such heroic people who have agreed to risk their lives for freedom and to protect our country. So thank you Col Lough for having the courageous heart to go back at 50 to save lives!
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A MAN FOR OTHERS
GOD BLESS all of military personnel
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My God I take my hat off to this surgeon! Thank you Sir!! I'm 48 years old and an ex-Navy Officer in New Zealand but I feel I have so much to give back. You got me thinking....!!! Thank you for your Service!! The world needs more people like you!!!
thank you, sir. my son did three tours in northern Afg. with the swedish special forces through ISAF. the swedish politicians would send in our boys but did never provide medevac helicopters. however, the US ARMY did the stand-by with the american choppers. in case the swedish soldiers would be badly wounded, the US ARMY would medevac them. I am glad people like you were there. thank you ! GO!GREEN!! THANK YOU.
I think the age rule should be re thought. If the person can prove their physical abilities and have a desirable ability, then let them go and serve.
I believe there are wavers
Taking up a spot for those that have a higher chance of making it through. Each individual the military takes a chance on selecting or putting through training costs a lot of money.
At a time in life when most people are starting to look at retirement, this amazing guy goes back to work where he's needed. We need more like him.
My Grandfather was a “ chest “ surgeon in the pacific. Dr. Forester Raine. He was stationed in Hawaii, would go set up MASH hospitals, write journals on what needed to be done, such as they had never trained an orderly in how to assist in the operating rooms. With the lack of “chest” surgeons, he was 1 of 3 in the area of combat, 3, 000 miles. From the time a soldier was wounded and treated at a forward medical area, then transported to a hospital could take up to 3 weeks, so I’ve read articles that he wrote on this. I was really to little to talk to him about his service, but when I met him in heaven, it’s gonna be a hug, I love you Grandfather and let’s have an ice tea. God Bless you sir for you service!
Thank you for all that you do.
Yep that's going to be me one day I want to be a surgeon well that's a long time I'm 9 years old
Abaxis- Olathe 43 Good luck to you!!
that would fuck my head up seeing people blown up everywhere..
Thats another reason why I couldn’t do that. That’s really scarring.
This man and many others are fantastic! Thank you from SC.
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may the lod bless yall and keep yall safe out in the fiield
I love your comments about repotting. Thank you for all you have done for others. Much respect and gratitude from a fellow veteran.
I served as an Army podiatrist in the MSC just after Vietnam. In my view, COL Lough is a true American patriot and real hero!
I want to be a Trauma Surgeon in the Military. I want to help the hurt brave young men and woman that are risking their lives for their country.
Airborne Ranger Doctor! Amazing!
Thank you for taking care of our injured soldiers!
If memory serves correct, I was on tour back in 2012 close to FOB Shank as a 19D. I felt the shock-wave of that same attack described in the video or another similar to it. No joke, the medics there train day in and out for this shit.
God bless the medical professionals whom do absolutely remarkable things to save absolutely remarkable American Soldiers 🙏
My encouragement comes when he mentioned being repotted... An experience that I can relate to...
Two of the hardest jobs put together
God bless ALL of you!! my dad's in he Navy...
So much respect for this man
Thank you sir for your service.
i usually just throw a medkit
Really proud of you Fred, just think I used to work with you years ago !!
These guys have balls, god bless em.
What an inspiration. Thumbs up
A great man, we owe him thanks.
What a guy!!!!! This is a guy that put country over money etc! A true American!!
God bless
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We may not fully realize what it means to fight in the battle field and to be personnel who save the injured soldiers. At all times, I regard it as the highest level of courage and honour to be soldiers who are ready to sacrifice their lives
I admire you. Thank You. You speak about this with so much ease. But I know it was not. Charlene E. Taylor
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If hearing stories from people like this one don’t give me the chills and motivate the hell out of me to be an army docto, nothing will.
What a lovely man.
1 week from my final in my masters program. 4 weeks from MD admissions decision and Army HPSP program. Getting closer to continuing his mission
While somebody is enjoying million dollars house, you join the army and save lives. As a combat medic, thank you for your service and inspiration.
God bless you in everything that you do
God bless them! I couldn’t do it! That is too much for me. Emotionally and physically.
for most people I think
I'm going to be a medic in the war zone.My family is army family so a lot of ppl in my family are in the army so.This inspired me even more :)
I'm 12 and I decided over summer I wanted to be a flight surgeon in the army and my mom doesn't support it I think because she's to scared to send me out to war but my dad supports it all the way ... But I think it's because he's In the army to he's a special forces pilot for the 160th and that was the division I want to join
I'm 23. I just decided 2 days ago that I want to be a flight surgeon. I'm already pre-med.
i say keep going kid dont let anybody knock down ur dreams yes even family. Im 14 and i wanna be a Battlefield Cardio thoracic surgeon and im kinda hated in my family cuz there really anti military add to that there christian and i dont identify has anything but i wont let a little hatred ruin my chances of saving thousands of lives. Which is i think is more important then making my family happy.
Do wat u want to
Nice. Will you gotta get amazing grades. Im talking 3.8 gpa +. Good luck man
You won't be flying or in harm's way anywhere near as much it's incomparable
That is the best metaphor i've ever heard.
What a great guy!
God bless America
Anyone that's ever played videogames know how OP a medic is
battlefield 3 lol
DL-THUG Gaming just defib and throw him a medpack he will be fine. If he gets shot in the head when he gets up just defib again.
Lol
God bless our troops
Very cool! God bless our troops 🇺🇸
I wish to become like you, serve us army as a doctor
Im super motivated
You deserve a purple heart. :-)
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YOU WERE A DOCTOR! I HAD BAD DAYS!
Huh?
This guy is the real deal.I love experts.
Dream job 😍😍😍
A youtube AD that's actually worth a damn. Hooyah!
What was this surgeon’s path? I want to be a cardio thoracic surgeon as well
I'm proud of my time as a Doc for my Marines, even when I went army and was a doorkicker they told me I was still Doc.
I've kinda always wanted to do this
How can I find a person who can correct certain things specific to my personal situation which I need removed that's harming my mind n or body? Can seem to figure out how to get this done or by who,its an immediate problem
I could have never gone to miltarty because 8 was not allowed in. But much respect to those that did
If you been there, and seen an angel.. Its these guys. Thats why you are here reading this message.
God bless you
good keep the good job.
spider man
this inspired me to be a medical technician
Anthony Hellman Still pursuing?
my respects !
There are no physician assistants in battle fields, only MD and RN.
Why???
DANNY TREJO : GOOD JOB , GOOD WORK , GOOD EXAMPLES TO ALL PEOPLE ESPECIALLY YOUR OWN !!!. PUSH THEM ALL TO GET A GOOD EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT JOBS !!. THAT IS A GREAT TUR OF EXPERIENCED FOR THE FUTURE !!!. NOT JUST THE MILITARY , INSIDE THE GOVERNMENT !!!.TO MAKE A DEFERENCE IN OUR LAWS !!. again ,THANK U !!.
awesome geez
Are operations performed in Clean Rooms?
If we had 1000 men like him
The army would do so much for the average American teenager.
Good men
I had family that went one came back disabled
It doesn’t matter which branch you’re in. Everyone respects the medics at the end of the day. I’ve been told it’s easier not to think about how medics dirty their hands and just think about the enemy when in combat
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Sooo for the 348 people who dislikes this, what the hell? Why and how could you ever dislike something like this?
Good job for him not to keep an high salary and also outing himself in great risk
I am currently a University student and my goal in the future is to be Doctor in the Armed Forces, oh and im muslim, if that matters. You can be a "Patriot" and serve your Nation whilst being a muslim...
JasperTheFriendlyGhost - there are already some muslims in U.S. military. You sound like you would be a great U.S. military member too.
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This is what I'm going to do.
cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to become a military surgeon.
Either a surgeon, or a military surgeon.
How can we develop robots that will replace humans on the battlefield?
In both speed and strength.
John Watson.
Doctor can you help my friend at Kabul.he is doctor too
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Woah. This man gave up a high 6 figure salary he could have earned in the private field, to serve his country. Amen and kudos.
Lol they still make shit loads in the Army
I love. He is the greatest men on the earth.
Megusta éstas noticias muí buena
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Good morning Bello día Dios te bendiga mi amor
I want to be in the airfroce
I thought doctors can’t get CABs. Is it even possible??
No Soldiers left behind
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