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Airman 1st Class Pedro Mota The Airmen tried to communicate with the victim but
he was in and out of consciousness.
Lt. Col. Gregory Frana, 62nd Fighter Squadron commander, removes his helmet May 19 at Luke Air Force Base
after flying Luke’s 5000th F-35 Lightning II sortie. Paul Linski, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit Lockheed Martin “I asked if he was all right and he didn’t respond,”
crew chief, stands by to assist Frana in safely removing his gear and exiting the jet. Shultz said. “We noticed his eyes were rolled back into
his head and he was going into shock so Roman immedi-
ately called 9-1-1 and stayed by his side. I left to get help
from the sheriffs back directing traf c at the raceway.”

While Shultz was gone, the man regained temporary
consciousness and explained what happened.

“He told me a car hit him and then just drove away
without checking on him,” Roman said. “We were the

rst to stop and see if he was okay.”
Every year Airmen renew their self-aid and buddy
care certi cation. SABC teaches them basic life-support
and limb-saving techniques to help wounded or injured
personnel until medical responders arrive. Roman’s
SABC training immediately kicked in and she was able
to recognize the man’s symptoms and begin treatment.
“Initially, I wanted to treat him for shock, but I noticed
he had a neck injury,” she said. “So, I stayed with him
and followed the instructions from 9-1-1 personnel. I was
able to keep his vitals intact until emergency respond-
ers arrived.”
Just as Schultz returned with the emergency respond-
ers, the victim’s shock symptoms started to get worse.
The emergency responders quickly took over but Roman
still worried for the man’s life.
“I was so scared for him,” she said. “I thought he might
die. I also felt angry no one else stopped to help him.”
Thanks to Roman and Shultz’ initiative, the man made
it to the hospital where he received treatment for his
life-threatening injuries.
“The Air Force trained me for this situation,” said Ro-
man. “I wouldn’t have known how to handle a neck injury
or shock without SABC training and proper situational
awareness. I’m just happy we were there to help him.”

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