Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 Toggle navigation
            
            
            
            
            National Guard
                        Always Ready Always There
                    National Guard
            
            Search National Guard:
                        Search
                    Search
                        Search National Guard:
                            Search
    Home

    News
    
        Guard News

    Overseas Operations

    State Partnership Program

    News Features

    RSS Feeds

    Press Releases

    Transcripts

    Features
    
        Features by Year

    Posture Statement

    State Partnership Program

    Special Features

    About the Guard
    
        How We Began

    Air National Guard

    Army National Guard    
    
        DEERS Soldier Journey

    Leader Development Program

    History and Heritage

    I am the Guard

    NGB Official March

    Leadership
    
        CNGB

    VCNGB

    SEA

    DANG

    DARNG

    Joint Staff    
    
        J-1

    J-2

    J-3

    J-4

    J-5

    J-6

    J-7

    J-8

    Personal Staff    
    
        Inspector General

    General Counsel    
    
        Special Victims Counsel

    Public Affairs

    Executive Support Services

    Legislative Liaison

    Special Staff    
    
        Office of the Provost Marshal

    Office of the Joint Surgeon

    Director of Acquisitions

    Small Business Programs

    Chaplain

    Senior Leader Management Office

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Comptroller

    Resources    
        National Defense Strategy Implementation Guidance

    Community Engagement

    FOIA

    Fact Sheets

    Helpful Links

    Image Gallery
    
        News Images

    Graphics

    Historical Paintings

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Legislative Liaison

    Small Business Programs

    Social Media

    State Websites

    Videos    
    
        Featured Videos

    On Every Front

    2019 Videos

    2020 Videos

    2021 Videos

    Suicide Prevention

    Family Programs

    Environmental

    Trial Defense Service

    Holistic Wellness Challenge

    Contact Us  Home
  News
  News Features
 
 Download
 Details
 Share
 NEWS
 Puerto Rico Air National Guard Major Helps Save a Life By  Airman 1st Class Marrissa Rodriguez,
                156th Wing
 MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico Air National Guard Maj. Jesuan Aviles, the wing plans officer with the 156th Wing, helped save the life of a cyclist while on leave in Fort Pierce, Florida. As he was driving back from the beach with his family, Aviles witnessed a man on an electric bicycle fall and injure his head as he veered to avoid a lamppost. Aviles stopped the car and yelled for neighbors to help. “I stopped immediately because I was the one closest. I got out of the car, dialed 911, tried to yell at the neighbor that lives there in front of the house where he fell to bring some towels or blankets,” said Aviles. “Just anything to try to stop the bleeding because the guy was unconscious.” The man was bleeding profusely from a gash on the side of the head. While communicating with 911, the man drifted in and out of consciousness. Aviles tried to keep the man still and applied pressure to his injury until first responders arrived. The man spent about a week unconscious in the hospital but recovered. He and his family called Aviles to express their gratitude. “The police department called me because they registered my phone number when I called 911, and they wanted to thank me for helping the guy out because he had been in pretty bad shape,” said Aviles. “He and his family wanted to thank me because they were extremely grateful.” Aviles said that although those few moments seemed to linger for hours, he felt calm after years of training for such a situation. “It was gratifying. I was able to help this guy out in his time of need. It was something that came second nature when I was trying to help him,” said Aviles. “The skills that were taught here helped out tremendously in applying the first few steps that needed to happen.” Aviles advised cyclists to wear their helmets. He also encouraged other service members to use their training when dealing with similar real-life scenarios. “Just don’t be afraid to react. You’re taught certain skills. Don’t be afraid to use them even when you might not deem them necessary, especially to help someone else out,” said Aviles. “At the end of the day, it will just make you feel better to help someone out.”
 SHARE
 PRINT
  Puerto Rico Air National Guard
 Chaplains Address Guard Soldiers’ Spiritual, Mental Health News Features • yesterday
 Guard General Retires After Final Watch at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier News Features • yesterday
 Young Cancer Patient Made Honorary 1st Sergeant in Illinois Guard News Features • yesterday
 80 Years Ago, National Guard Units Played Key Role in D-Day Landings News Features • 7 days ago
 Retiring Illinois Guard Artillery Gun Chief Fires Final Rounds News Features • 12 days ago
 2024 (46)  2023 (107)  2022 (121)  2021 (119)  2020 (203)  2019 (208)  2018 (165)  2017 (164)  2016 (109)  2015 (52)
 Home
 Site Map
 Privacy & Security Policy
 Link Disclaimer
 Web Policy
 DOD Information Quality
 DOD Open GovernmentFOIA
 No FEAR Act
 Accessibility/Section 508
 Contact Us
 Army Guard Careers
 Air Guard Careers
 USA.gov
                    
Staying Connected
    XYouTubeFlickrFacebookInstagram
                 
                
                

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil