Battlefield acupuncture was invented out of whole cloth by military doctor Richard Niemtzow, who runs an acupuncture clinic out of Andrews AirForce Base in Maryland.
Checque's remains were returned to U.S. soil at Dover AirForce Base on Monday, as officials ranging from President Barack Obama to the rescued doctor's employer thanked him for his sacrifice.
So today, Alan is in his second year at the College of Southern Nevada. (Applause.) Alan is studying to become a doctor. (Applause.) He hopes to join the AirForce.