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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam—Airman 1st Class Kendall Thompson, 36th Medical Group emergency medical services technician, receives the Team Andersen’s Best award from Col. Donald Drechsler, 36th Wing vice commander, here Oct. 27. Each week, supervisors nominate a member of their team for outstanding performance and the wing commander presents the selected Airman/Civilian with an award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wiseman/Released)
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Andersen's Best Airman 1st Class Kendall Thompson

Posted 11/3/2011   Updated 11/3/2011 Email story   Print story

    


by Senior Benjamin Wiseman
36th Wing Public Affairs


11/3/2011 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam-- -- Airman 1st Class Kendall Thompson, 36th Medical Group medical technician, was awarded Andersen's Best here, Oct. 28.

Airman Thompson performed trauma assessment and neuro checks during a real-world incident in Tumon, Guam.

Airman Thompson witnesses a young women being struck by a vehicle and aided the victim until fire emergency and ambulatory assistance arrived on the scene.

Airman Thompson also assisted the fire department in applying a c-collar, loading the victim onto a backboard and placing her in the ambulance.

Airman Thompson used her professional skills she developed during the Air Force to assist during an accident.

Andersen's Best is a recognition program which highlights a top performer from the 36th Wing. Each week, supervisors nominate a member of their team for outstanding performance and the wing commander presents the selected Airman/Civilian with an award.

To nominate your Airman for Andersen's Best, contact your unit chief or superintendent explaining their accomplishments



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11/4/2011 5:43:06 PM ET
MY COMPLIMENTS TO MY GRANDDAUGHTERBILL CLACK
BILL CLACK, WINTER HAVEN FL.
 
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