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455th AEW Photos

Trauma czar acts as lynchpin of care when patients clinging to life

Maj. (Dr.) Valerie Sams, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group trauma czar, listens to the opinions of medical specialists and doctors before deciding on treatment at Craig Joint-Theater Hospital on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, March 5, 2016. The trauma czar is responsible for coordinating patient care and making the final decision on treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau
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