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corpsman

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corps·man  (kôrmn, kr-, kôrzmn, krz-)
n.
1. An enlisted person in the U.S. Navy or Marines who has been trained to give first aid and basic medical treatment, especially in combat situations.
2. A member of a government-sponsored group designated as a corps: Peace Corpsmen.
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Jim Lawson, a former Navy corpsman whose 12 years included serving off the coast of Vietnam, struck a more conciliatory tone -- hoping Bush's visit might open new economic opportunities.
BUSH'S VISIT TO VIETNAM ANGERS VETS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
After the explosion, with everyone clear of the flames, AP slumped over and his Corpsman came to his aid.
TBI: vets, VA face new war's hallmark injury by Clare, D. / DAV Magazine
He also volunteered to travel with a supply convoy in Iraq that was one corpsman short, something a doctor is not required to do.
Louis C. Tripoli by Physician Executive
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