1 00:00:01,810 --> 00:00:05,353 - [Michael] Running, moving in constant motion. 2 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:09,210 Taking quick steps, lifting each foot, 3 00:00:09,210 --> 00:00:11,113 one in front of the next. 4 00:00:12,110 --> 00:00:15,160 Running is a fit-to-flight requirement in the Air Force. 5 00:00:15,160 --> 00:00:17,936 But as a fitness monitor, are you prepared to react 6 00:00:17,936 --> 00:00:21,064 when a runner falls out and their heart stops. 7 00:00:21,064 --> 00:00:22,520 (heart monitor beeping) 8 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:24,550 For Tech Sergeant Monica Duarte, 9 00:00:24,550 --> 00:00:27,600 a few minutes would seem like almost an eternity, 10 00:00:27,600 --> 00:00:30,793 while administering life-saving skills to a fallen trainee. 11 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:34,380 - And I immediately started running up to him. 12 00:00:34,380 --> 00:00:38,750 When I got to him, he had no pulse, no heartbeat. 13 00:00:38,750 --> 00:00:40,400 I treated him for shock 14 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:42,923 and started doing chest compressions, CPR. 15 00:00:43,760 --> 00:00:46,660 And then, other airmen that were there, 16 00:00:46,660 --> 00:00:49,773 doing the fitness assessment for the FAC, assisted me. 17 00:00:51,540 --> 00:00:52,410 - [Michael] Duarte and the group 18 00:00:52,410 --> 00:00:54,180 continued working on the trainee 19 00:00:54,180 --> 00:00:56,450 while the automated external defibrillator, 20 00:00:56,450 --> 00:00:58,083 or AED, was charging. 21 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:01,920 - And you have to continue to do compressions 22 00:01:01,920 --> 00:01:05,170 until the machine tells you to clear, 23 00:01:05,170 --> 00:01:07,530 and then proceed to do a shock. 24 00:01:07,530 --> 00:01:10,710 So after the first shock was completed, 25 00:01:10,710 --> 00:01:12,830 I continued the compressions, 26 00:01:12,830 --> 00:01:14,820 and then so on, so on. 27 00:01:14,820 --> 00:01:18,510 Until the machine again does a reading, if there's no pulse, 28 00:01:18,510 --> 00:01:20,850 it will tell you, "Clear," and shock. 29 00:01:20,850 --> 00:01:22,760 - [AED Computer] Shock delivered. 30 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:26,870 - [Michael] While she continued CPR after the AED shock, 31 00:01:26,870 --> 00:01:29,632 signs of life slowly began to return. 32 00:01:29,632 --> 00:01:32,100 (beeping) 33 00:01:32,100 --> 00:01:33,652 - So glad that he woke up. 34 00:01:33,652 --> 00:01:36,450 I felt immense joy, to be honest. 35 00:01:36,450 --> 00:01:38,570 And the first thing that came to my mind 36 00:01:38,570 --> 00:01:40,060 is to start talking to him. 37 00:01:40,060 --> 00:01:42,431 Starting asking him what was his name, 38 00:01:42,431 --> 00:01:46,180 he answered me his name, his correct name. 39 00:01:46,180 --> 00:01:47,870 I also asked him where was he from, 40 00:01:47,870 --> 00:01:49,920 he answered the correct question. 41 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:52,695 I was just trying to keep him engaged with me. 42 00:01:52,695 --> 00:01:53,528 (door slams) 43 00:01:53,528 --> 00:01:55,430 - [Michael] In the wake of recent fitness events, 44 00:01:55,430 --> 00:01:58,470 Air Force-wide, Duarte echos the sentiment 45 00:01:58,470 --> 00:02:00,753 of adopting healthy fitness habits. 46 00:02:02,190 --> 00:02:07,190 - I will definitely recommend to hydrate, sleep well, 47 00:02:07,620 --> 00:02:12,620 eat well and I know that some members are not fitness gurus, 48 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:15,940 but at least start training six months prior. 49 00:02:15,940 --> 00:02:17,793 For sure, that is gonna help. 50 00:02:18,910 --> 00:02:21,670 - [Michael] Duarte's actions to go above and beyond 51 00:02:21,670 --> 00:02:23,580 against overwhelming obstacles, 52 00:02:23,580 --> 00:02:26,410 epitomizes the true definition of hero. 53 00:02:26,410 --> 00:02:31,040 But in her eyes, being a good wingman is a team effort. 54 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:34,020 - I'm honored and humble to be called that, 55 00:02:34,020 --> 00:02:34,853 but to be honest, 56 00:02:34,853 --> 00:02:36,930 it was my responsibility to take care of him. 57 00:02:36,930 --> 00:02:40,370 It wasn't that I'm gonna do this for glory, no. 58 00:02:40,370 --> 00:02:43,410 And also if I'm gonna be called that then the other members 59 00:02:43,410 --> 00:02:45,680 that helped me are heroes too. 60 00:02:45,680 --> 00:02:47,830 - [Michael] Reporting from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, 61 00:02:47,830 --> 00:02:49,880 for the 916th Air Refueling Wing, 62 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:51,730 this is Tech Sergeant Michael McGhee. 63 00:02:53,805 --> 00:02:56,638 (metallic swoosh)