The quick actions and medical training of Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) saved the life of a civilian working aboard the ship, June 14, while it is moored in Norfolk for a carrier incremental availability in preparation for workups.

At approximately 5:30a.m., Master-at-Arms 2nd class Casey Sanders discovered the man lying on the ground in the hangar bay aboard Abraham Lincoln.

After quickly identifying that the man was not breathing and had no pulse, Sanders began chest compressions in an attempt to resuscitate him. Within one minute of the casualty alarm, a medical team responded, connecting an artificial external defibrillator (AED). After two shocks from the AED, the machine showed a continuous heart rhythm.

"I was sleeping in my rack when I heard the casualty called over the 1MC so I got up and responded," said Hospital Corpsman 3rd class Drake Gibson. "When I arrived on the scene I took over chest compressions. During my first cycle he started breathing and making noises. Civilian emergency medical service arrived on scene and took over from there."

The man was transported off-ship by civilian emergency medical service to DePaul Medical Center to receive further treatment.

"For several of the corpsmen this was the first time they had participated in a real-life code event," said Lt. Cmdr. Louis Grass. "This gentleman would have died if it was not for my team."

Abraham Lincoln's security department trains watch standers for any situation that may arise, said Chief Master-at-Arms Brent Ransome.

"It gives me a sense of pride to know that students are taking in the training we provide and are able to translate it into real scenarios," said Master-at-Arms 2nd class Travis Markovich, Abraham Lincoln's security department medical trainer. "It does not surprise me that Sanders responded as he did and saved that man."

The Sailors who responded to the casualty:
* Lt Cmdr. Louis Grass
* Chief Hospital Corpsman Patrick Lumas
* Hospital Corpsman 1st class Naphtali Odongo
* Hospital Corpsman 2nd class Ky Amos
* Hospital Corpsman 2nd class Jamika Lewis
* Hospital Corpsman 3rd class Corinna Youngblood
* Hospital Corpsman 3rd class Drake Gibson
* Master-at-Arms 2nd class Casey Sanders
* Legalman 2nd class James Cameron


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