Wednesday, November 21, 2012

** Australian ambulance windshield hit by projectile while medics attend asthma patient

** New Hampshire combat medic awarded posthumous medal

AUSTRALIA NEWS

** New South Wales police in Tumut are investigating after a Sunday attack in which either a gun or slingshot shattered an ambulance windshield. The Daily Advertiser (Ashleigh Gleeson/November 20) said the incident, which occurred around 10 p.m., played out as medics were attending on an asthma patient. According to the newspaper, the non transporting providers were outside the unit’s doors when broken glass flew off in all directions. The source of the blast was found to be a small hole in the vehicle’s front windscreen. No one was injured in the incident, but the ambulance was removed from service.

UNITED STATES NEWS

** A New Hampshire military medic, who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan, was honored by the state Monday. The Patch (Tony Shinella/November 19) said Spc. Nicholas Bernier, 21, who was killed in a 2011 attack, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor alongside three other soldiers who also lost their lives while in combat. In speaking at the ceremony, Governor John Lynch paid tribute to the bravery of those who serve their country, while Brig. General Carolyn Protzman noted the sacrifices made by both soldiers and their families. Along with the two dignitaries, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte were also in attendance.