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Armas ends advanced combat-medic training
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Posted on Jan 31 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Army held an advanced training graduation ceremony for Class 17-05, Charlie Company, 232nd Medical Battalion out of Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 27, 2006, and among the proud and outstanding soldiers was Pvt. Nissan Armas of Saipan.
Armas is the son of Alfonso Armas and Erlinda DeGamon of China Town, Saipan. He is also a graduate of the Class of 2005 at Marianas High School.
In attendance for the graduation included staffer Walter Villagomez, on behalf of CNMI Resident Representative Pedro A. Tenorio.
After enduring almost 16 weeks of long and extensive training in critical combat and medical care training, Armas, along with 335 graduates, completed his certification, which officially identifies him as a Combat-Medic of the U.S. Army.
Combat-Medics, responsible for the aid, recovery, and administering of life-saving medical procedures to soldiers in battle, are one of the Army’s highly trained men.
Armas sought the Army early on as a valuable opportunity. “I enlisted in the Army knowing that I can proudly serve our country, return the help of my family while at the same time receive world-class training in almost all fields of work,” he said. “Training for almost 16 weeks proved at times to be very challenging and difficult, but I knew the education and training would push me to reach a higher degree in my potential and line of work in the Army.”
“In times of uncertainty and the ongoing war on terrorism, I congratulate and honor Pvt. Armas in completing his training as an Army Combat-Medic. Pvt. Armas, along with the hundreds of soldiers from the Northern Marianas currently serving, have become America’s model of volunteerism and patriotism,” said Washington Rep. Tenorio.
Following his graduation, Armas will remain at Fort Sam Houston for another year to complete M6 training as a licensed practical nurse. (PR)
