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Senior Airman Andrew Goodchild, of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron, receives an Air Force Achievement Medal from Gen. Edward Rice, the Air Education and Training Command commander, for his quick response and help during a medical emergency, Aug. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Goodchild used his self-aid and buddy care training to help someone who was displaying signs of shock and called 911 to get her the proper medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Airman receives medal for quick response
Posted 8/16/2012 Updated 8/16/2012
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by Samuel King Jr.
Team Eglin Public Affairs
8/16/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- An Airman from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron received an Air Force Achievement Medal Aug. 15 from Gen. Edward Rice, the Air Education and Training Command commander, for his quick response and help during a medical emergency.
Senior Airman Andrew Goodchild was commended by Rice before the ceremony, saying his wits, state of mind and knowledge led to a positive outcome of a bad situation.
"You never know when that self-aid and buddy care will be put to use, so complete those CBTs," said Rice, about the required computer-based training Airmen must complete. "This is a great example why when the American people are asked what institutions they trust most they consistently say the U.S. military. Situations like this prove that men and women in uniform can always be counted on."
On June 15, Goodchild was hanging out with friends at the Ben's Lake Marina when an employee, Lori Guidry, began showing signs of shock.
"She started to get really hot and then all of a sudden she got really cold to where we had to cover her up," said the 29-year-old Paramount, Calif., native. "She was barely able to walk and complained her whole body felt numb."
The Airman relied on the "signs of shock" section of his self-aid and buddy care training and began gathering as much information from Ms. Guidry as he could while making her as comfortable as possible. He called 911 soon after and provided details to the first responders once they arrived.
Ms. Guidry needed medication for medical condition and without it she started going into shock. She received treatment at the emergency room and has since returned to work.
"Whenever (I see her) at the marina, she always thanks me for helping her," said Goodchild.
Self-aid and buddy care training consists of a CBT and hands-on training. All Airmen are required to complete the training every two years or prior to a deployment.
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