medivac
Americannoun
noun
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There were also concerns that the Guard used a medivac helicopter — with medical markings — to make such a “show of force” against the crowds gathered to protest Floyd’s death.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2023
Seven children were prepared to be sent by medivac to Georgetown, it said.
From Reuters ● May 22, 2023
A medivac helicopter eventually transported the young girl to a U.S.-run hospital at Bagram Air Base.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2020
At least one police officer was treated inside the halls of parliament, as the heart of government was turned into an impromptu medivac center.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Ketchikan can’t send a medivac plane until morning,” he called out.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
Two DEA agents became so ill they were medivacked to the United States, they said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
The 54-year-old Skupin had to be medivacked during the 2001 “Survivor II: The Australian Outback” after falling into a campfire and burning his hands.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 21, 2016
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