Grissom medic takes aim at range safety Published May 8, 2017 By Senior Airman Cali Wetli 434 ARW Public Affairs CAMP ATTERBURY-MUSCATATUCK, Ind. -- While cops from the 434th Security Forces Squadron focused on down range targets, one Grissom medic kept her focus on them.Senior Airman Jayci Cloutier, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron medic, partnered with the 434th SFS to provide emergency medical care during weapons qualifications training at Camp Atterburry-Muscatatuck, Indiana, April 19-20.“Preventive care is extremely important because it decreases the chances of a more intense health issue,” said Cloutier. “Many people will get so involved in their duties that they neglect to take care of themselves.”“Without a medic, we wouldn’t be able to train the way we do, using the equipment we have,” said Master Sgt. Tim Holmgren, 434th SFS shift supervisor. “This training can be dangerous, so having a medic on standby is crucial.”Cloutier stresses that minimal maintenance can go a long way in keeping Airmen mission ready and healthy during training.“Simple things like not staying hydrated, wearing sunblock or even applying bug spray can become detrimental and prevent them from performing at their highest potential," said Cloutier. “This could have a huge impact on their mission, so I try to ensure that everyone is taking the proper precautions.”In addition to meeting Air Force medic standards, Cloutier is certified in emergency medical technician basic, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support and automated external defibrillator courses. She continues to build her skills by volunteering her time to come to events like these while finishing up her education.“I try to take advantage of all extra training opportunities offered,”said Cloutier.“I felt volunteering my time would provide experiences different from my day job in the office. I like the challenges of the change of setting.”In addition to the change of pace, Cloutier also hopes to improve her skills as a medic and get as much hands-on training as possible.“This not only widens my range of skills, but it also allows me to think about different situations that will better prepare me for any future deployments. I enjoy being able to help out my team,” said Cloutier.Cloutier wasn’t the only one who was happy she was there, so was the team that she was there to train with.“Senior Airman Cloutier is a great addition. She is extremely prepared for the field conditions, professional and very well trained,” said Holmgren. “She was vital to mission success. I was thoroughly impressed.”The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission.Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
