It’s like a story right out of a Hollywood blockbuster. One that involves predawn flights, heavy military ammunitions, and a Crown Prince from the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, it’s a secret mission involving CRNAs. Join us as we get the first-hand account of this 2017 covert operation from Lt. Col Laura Wiggins, CRNA, who was a part of this flight into Yemen.

Show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-120-the-secret-middle-east-mission-crnas-took-part-in/2826/ 

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What we discuss on this episode: 

3:14 – Background on our guest

6:23 – How the mission unfolded

9:50 – No time to sleep

14:02 – Flying into Yemen

15:49 – CRNA patch

17:24 – Dealing with Injured patients  

19:00 – Media knew the story

20:39 – A walking bloodline

21:36 – Combat take-off

22:51 – The reason for the mission

24:18 – How this affected the peace accord

27:14 – Running for office

29:24 – Final thoughts from Laura