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Guytons Kerchief lends a hand to injured soldiers
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Sgt. Margaret Kerchief, a combat medic and a native of Guyton, reviews paperwork for wounded warriors at the Warrior Recovery Center at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. - photo by Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Duus
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — For many soldiers, a deployment to Afghanistan means early-morning foot patrols, long days wearing heavy gear and the possibility of engaging the enemy. For Sgt. Margaret Kerchief, it’s about taking care of soldiers. Kerchief, a Guyton native and a healthcare specialist, more commonly known as a combat medic, spent her deployment at the Warrior Recovery Center as a liaison officer.