What is it like being a battlefield surgeon?

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024

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  • @AARP
    @AARP  Před 10 měsíci +1

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  • @tomjackson2151
    @tomjackson2151 Před 8 lety +320

    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!!

  • @MIKEDUZZI420
    @MIKEDUZZI420 Před 3 lety +34

    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.

  • @101AirborneSGT
    @101AirborneSGT Před 8 lety +86

    My Doc saved my life in mosul. Hell of a guy! 101st ABN(AASLT) forever!!

    • @reynaprice5921
      @reynaprice5921 Před 4 lety +2

      Thankyou for your service! God bless you and all our military

  • @lauren5668
    @lauren5668 Před rokem +10

    My late husband was a battlefield surgeon in Vietnam. Wonderful man, doctor, husband. He loved the Army.

  • @1timcat
    @1timcat Před 8 lety +408

    "I am an army doctor. That means I can break every bone in your body while naming them" John Watson

  • @michaelpersaud2778
    @michaelpersaud2778 Před 6 lety +135

    This guy has been motivation for me. currently studying for the MCAT to do what he does!

    • @jj-yf5ls
      @jj-yf5ls Před 4 lety +9

      How’d it go? 2 years later give us an update

    • @StudyWithM3E46
      @StudyWithM3E46 Před 4 lety +9

      @@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.

    • @JacksonMushnick1
      @JacksonMushnick1 Před 3 lety +1

      Update?

    • @474yx
      @474yx Před 3 lety

      Update?

    • @michaelpersaud2778
      @michaelpersaud2778 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jj-yf5ls Shared update under the most recent comment just below you and @religious chat

  • @jeanninekersey5615
    @jeanninekersey5615 Před 8 lety +91

    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

    • @katymai4449
      @katymai4449 Před 8 lety

      第一天有GST_Ri_YuJ

    • @FuckGoogle2
      @FuckGoogle2 Před 5 lety +2

      I really don't think it matters what side the surgeon is on if he's allowed to treat you.

    • @polishherowitoldpilecki5521
      @polishherowitoldpilecki5521 Před 3 lety

      He’s supporting imperialism, genocide and regime change.

  • @brandisutherland5762
    @brandisutherland5762 Před 8 lety +85

    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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    • @juancastrillon2549
      @juancastrillon2549 Před 8 lety

      ąsw u qaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. 1. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkb

    • @MariaReyes-by4ns
      @MariaReyes-by4ns Před 8 lety

      +Juan Castrillon ?:@

    • @MultiDeviate
      @MultiDeviate Před 5 lety +1

      A MAN FOR OTHERS

  • @steveb7433
    @steveb7433 Před 4 lety +17

    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!!!

  • @MackenziePear
    @MackenziePear Před 8 lety +80

    GOD BLESS all of military personnel

  • @clusterguard
    @clusterguard Před 8 lety +30

    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.

  • @mechdesigner9304
    @mechdesigner9304 Před 5 lety +65

    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.

    • @hihai4751
      @hihai4751 Před 3 lety

      I believe there are wavers

    • @Zed-ti9uj
      @Zed-ti9uj Před rokem

      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.

  • @scottacton173
    @scottacton173 Před 4 lety +6

    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!

  • @luizdiaz5196
    @luizdiaz5196 Před 8 lety +44

    Thank you for all that you do.

    • @abaxis-olathe4387
      @abaxis-olathe4387 Před 8 lety +5

      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

    • @tianavstheworld
      @tianavstheworld Před 6 lety

      Abaxis- Olathe 43 Good luck to you!!

  • @MrRezillo
    @MrRezillo Před 9 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @fakeidentity2128
    @fakeidentity2128 Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @tannerherzman5762
    @tannerherzman5762 Před 8 lety +22

    that would fuck my head up seeing people blown up everywhere..

    • @tianavstheworld
      @tianavstheworld Před 6 lety +2

      Thats another reason why I couldn’t do that. That’s really scarring.

  • @shellt2390
    @shellt2390 Před 8 lety +17

    This man and many others are fantastic! Thank you from SC.

  • @emeltzer1
    @emeltzer1 Před rokem +2

    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!

  • @allenculbertson8170
    @allenculbertson8170 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless the medical professionals whom do absolutely remarkable things to save absolutely remarkable American Soldiers 🙏

  • @SCYURRY
    @SCYURRY Před 7 lety +14

    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.

  • @sargentshares
    @sargentshares Před 7 lety +2

    I love your comments about repotting. Thank you for all you have done for others. Much respect and gratitude from a fellow veteran.

  • @Chu_Strums
    @Chu_Strums Před 8 lety +15

    Airborne Ranger Doctor! Amazing!

  • @Kiki-vi5sk
    @Kiki-vi5sk Před 8 lety +6

    God bless ALL of you!! my dad's in he Navy...

  • @altheasmith3125
    @altheasmith3125 Před 8 lety +6

    My encouragement comes when he mentioned being repotted... An experience that I can relate to...

  • @barbaracrowley5815
    @barbaracrowley5815 Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for taking care of our injured soldiers!

  • @chrisbang5361
    @chrisbang5361 Před 7 lety +3

    So much respect for this man

  • @evilzug666
    @evilzug666 Před 8 lety +42

    God bless

  • @charleneetaylor1004
    @charleneetaylor1004 Před 8 lety +14

    I admire you. Thank You. You speak about this with so much ease. But I know it was not. Charlene E. Taylor

  • @bloodbankjiujitsu1599
    @bloodbankjiujitsu1599 Před 3 lety +2

    Two of the hardest jobs put together

  • @j.settle6448
    @j.settle6448 Před 3 lety

    What a guy!!!!! This is a guy that put country over money etc! A true American!!

  • @dylankane9709
    @dylankane9709 Před 6 lety +1

    These guys have balls, god bless em.

  • @benjaminpenney7150
    @benjaminpenney7150 Před 7 lety +36

    i usually just throw a medkit

  • @ashokkolla11
    @ashokkolla11 Před 4 lety +1

    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

  • @sheriferrari843
    @sheriferrari843 Před 8 lety +7

    YOU ARE AN AWSOME PERSON,

  • @banspread
    @banspread Před 7 lety +2

    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 :)

  • @theerbster4889
    @theerbster4889 Před 8 lety +13

    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

    • @taylamorris
      @taylamorris Před 7 lety +2

      I'm 23. I just decided 2 days ago that I want to be a flight surgeon. I'm already pre-med.

    • @gamesareawesome4877
      @gamesareawesome4877 Před 7 lety +6

      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.

    • @jonikupolati5086
      @jonikupolati5086 Před 6 lety

      Do wat u want to

    • @axela4606
      @axela4606 Před 5 lety +1

      Nice. Will you gotta get amazing grades. Im talking 3.8 gpa +. Good luck man

    • @Zed-ti9uj
      @Zed-ti9uj Před rokem

      You won't be flying or in harm's way anywhere near as much it's incomparable

  • @yesseniasayas8666
    @yesseniasayas8666 Před 8 lety +13

    God bless America

  • @dnt_karaoke
    @dnt_karaoke Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @vdp888
    @vdp888 Před 7 lety +1

    What an inspiration. Thumbs up

  • @michaelpersaud2778
    @michaelpersaud2778 Před 3 lety +1

    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

  • @paulac.munoztorres
    @paulac.munoztorres Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @rossdavies1790
    @rossdavies1790 Před 4 lety

    Really proud of you Fred, just think I used to work with you years ago !!

  • @fiendish67
    @fiendish67 Před 5 lety

    A great man, we owe him thanks.

  • @puginsnuffleguy2304
    @puginsnuffleguy2304 Před 8 lety +2

    God bless our troops

  • @juliamihajlovich
    @juliamihajlovich Před 6 lety +2

    God bless them! I couldn’t do it! That is too much for me. Emotionally and physically.

    • @czr7j9
      @czr7j9 Před 5 lety

      for most people I think

  • @charleneetaylor1004
    @charleneetaylor1004 Před 8 lety +11

    You deserve a purple heart. :-)

  • @paulyf.107
    @paulyf.107 Před 4 lety

    5:06 Life-changing wisdom - Approach later years by helping... Not grumbling.

  • @faggymcgee9999
    @faggymcgee9999 Před 7 lety +8

    Dream job 😍😍😍

  • @gr8momba
    @gr8momba Před 6 lety

    Thank you sir for your service.

  • @OriginalThisAndThat
    @OriginalThisAndThat Před 2 lety

    If you been there, and seen an angel.. Its these guys. Thats why you are here reading this message.

  • @darce6572
    @darce6572 Před 4 lety

    What a lovely man.

  • @Beef_the_Student
    @Beef_the_Student Před 8 lety +2

    Anyone that's ever played videogames know how OP a medic is

  • @suzannetrapani3745
    @suzannetrapani3745 Před rokem

    Very cool! God bless our troops 🇺🇸

  • @jasperthefriendlyghost4073

    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...

    • @immortaltyger1569
      @immortaltyger1569 Před 4 lety

      JasperTheFriendlyGhost - there are already some muslims in U.S. military. You sound like you would be a great U.S. military member too.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Před 2 lety

      USUHS

  • @user-gr5cp4ps3x
    @user-gr5cp4ps3x Před 6 měsíci

    worlds most professional mom

  • @Smashachu
    @Smashachu Před rokem

    That is the best metaphor i've ever heard.

  • @DrMariannaWWinchester
    @DrMariannaWWinchester Před 7 lety +2

    YOU WERE A DOCTOR! I HAD BAD DAYS!

  • @ramimohanedmahdi6418
    @ramimohanedmahdi6418 Před 6 lety +1

    I wish to become like you, serve us army as a doctor

  • @fmfdocbotl4358
    @fmfdocbotl4358 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @tonya4380
    @tonya4380 Před 3 lety

    I could have never gone to miltarty because 8 was not allowed in. But much respect to those that did

  • @alfe1402
    @alfe1402 Před 2 lety +1

    There are no physician assistants in battle fields, only MD and RN.
    Why???

  • @mrmyturn2
    @mrmyturn2 Před 2 lety

    What a great guy!

  • @aray6048
    @aray6048 Před 8 lety

    A youtube AD that's actually worth a damn. Hooyah!

  • @belkys120
    @belkys120 Před 8 lety

    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 !!.

  • @colinstate
    @colinstate Před 2 lety

    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

  • @Whitebeard1111
    @Whitebeard1111 Před 4 lety

    God bless you in everything that you do

  • @patcowley6378
    @patcowley6378 Před 3 lety

    This guy is the real deal.I love experts.

  • @user-br5qx9ht6c
    @user-br5qx9ht6c Před rokem

    The army would do so much for the average American teenager.

  • @brigettebelenky9996
    @brigettebelenky9996 Před 3 lety

    What was this surgeon’s path? I want to be a cardio thoracic surgeon as well

  • @jimwest850
    @jimwest850 Před 2 lety

    If we had 1000 men like him

  • @Ori-lp2fm
    @Ori-lp2fm Před 2 měsíci

    Good job for him not to keep an high salary and also outing himself in great risk

  • @sudippandit6550
    @sudippandit6550 Před 11 měsíci

    I love. He is the greatest men on the earth.

  • @chinedibekwe1796
    @chinedibekwe1796 Před 8 lety +2

    good keep the good job.

  • @MCKGRIFF
    @MCKGRIFF Před 5 lety

    Im super motivated

  • @anthonyhellman8544
    @anthonyhellman8544 Před 8 lety

    this inspired me to be a medical technician

    • @izaac5574
      @izaac5574 Před 6 lety

      Anthony Hellman Still pursuing?

  • @kansasjayhawk8386
    @kansasjayhawk8386 Před 4 lety

    Sooo for the 348 people who dislikes this, what the hell? Why and how could you ever dislike something like this?

  • @josh3938
    @josh3938 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @mikebrennan5802
    @mikebrennan5802 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Btw..his last bit of advice should be hilighted.u need to report yourself to grow..I for one and going to take that advice..I been wanting to move across country..I is 52..I loved the before but been hesitant to go back..he is right you need to go to continue to grow..

  • @serenehorizons3305
    @serenehorizons3305 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @Zane-It
    @Zane-It Před 6 měsíci

    I've kinda always wanted to do this

  • @williamfraser4486
    @williamfraser4486 Před 4 lety

    God bless you

  • @gailvanegas349
    @gailvanegas349 Před 2 lety

    No Soldiers left behind

  • @parmsidhu2541
    @parmsidhu2541 Před rokem

    I thought doctors can’t get CABs. Is it even possible??

  • @uhokayig
    @uhokayig Před 5 lety +1

    I want to become a military surgeon.

    • @uhokayig
      @uhokayig Před 5 lety

      Either a surgeon, or a military surgeon.

  • @richardharrington2035
    @richardharrington2035 Před 3 lety

    Are operations performed in Clean Rooms?

  • @manuelsanchez-colon1295

    my respects !

  • @HILLBILLYHUNTERS1
    @HILLBILLYHUNTERS1 Před 5 lety

    Good men

  • @archspradlin
    @archspradlin Před 8 lety +1

    awesome geez

  • @indviduation
    @indviduation Před 6 lety

    What if you don't have those skills of a surgeon? What if you don't any skills at all? Its easy to gloat from a position of personal experance, but your experiences is one example, but not the norm.

  • @jordansaipaia4467
    @jordansaipaia4467 Před 3 lety

    How can we develop robots that will replace humans on the battlefield?
    In both speed and strength.

  • @user-ro4ng8vh5u
    @user-ro4ng8vh5u Před 7 měsíci

    Doctor can you help my friend at Kabul.he is doctor too

  • @tonya4380
    @tonya4380 Před 3 lety

    I had family that went one came back disabled

  • @TheLoveTheUSA
    @TheLoveTheUSA Před 8 lety +2

    your good

  • @rosaclass1380
    @rosaclass1380 Před 8 lety +2

    Megusta éstas noticias muí buena

  • @eyriene4559
    @eyriene4559 Před 6 lety

    John Watson.

  • @Leo-sd6pw
    @Leo-sd6pw Před 5 lety

    This is what I'm going to do.

  • @devourskull8542
    @devourskull8542 Před 6 lety +1

    3:08 Woaw the driver killed himself... thats when you know its real

  • @dickiewongtk
    @dickiewongtk Před 5 lety

    Can the american win war if they somehow need to fight in battles that can't place their soldiers within 1hr helicopter flight form their doctor? I wonder.