Everyday Heroes

Story and photos by Lan Kim
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airman First Class Emily Haskins, 86th CPTS financial analyst, and Senior Airman Henry Blackburn, 86th Medical Support Squadron commander support staff technician, were hiking at Berchtesgaden National Park over the 4th of July weekend. Along the way they encountered a German hiker in need of medical assistance. 

Haskins, a certified wilderness first responder, expertly dressed the wound, and Blackburn quickly called for emergency services.

Thanks to their swift actions and compassion, the injured individual received the necessary medical attention. The injured hiker was then transferred to a German hospital by helicopter for further treatment.