MAY 15, 2026 – The Tucson Fire Department recently recognized an Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing aerospace medical service specialist for providing critical medical care at the scene of a severe motor vehicle accident while off duty.
Senior Airman Nicolle Coy, assigned to the 162nd Medical Group, encountered a crash where a civilian had received critical injuries after being ejected from a vehicle. Demonstrating the adaptability and readiness of a mission-ready Airman, Coy immediately stepped in to render aid and perform care before emergency responders arrived.
Her rapid response underscores the wing’s commitment to maintaining a combat-ready force capable of defending and protecting the nation, both in austere deployed environments and within local communities…