Army Adds Lifesaving to Basic Training

May 28, 2007 By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- The Army will begin teaching combat lifesaving instruction during basic training to enable soldiers to give critical medical care to wounded comrades on the battlefield.

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