 From Soldiers Radio and Television, this is The Army Today, a daily feature from around the globe. The expert field medical badge was established in June 1965 as a recognition for exceptional competence and outstanding performance by field medical personnel. Since then, more than 100,000 soldiers have attempted to earn the right to pin it on their chest. Only 17% earned that right in 2011. Sergeant Jessica Cook takes us to one graduation in Korea. We welcome you to today's graduation ceremony, where we will honor you. After 11 days of rigorous training, qualifying, and testing, 19 medics earned expert field medical badges. The EFMB recognizes qualified medics who demonstrate abilities and knowledge in medical field functions, soldier skills, physical fitness, and leadership. Major General Edward C. Cardone proudly pinned each medic with the EFMB. Everyone here that's in any way involved with the medical profession, especially these 19 professionals sitting here in front of us, I can't be more proud of you. And I'm inspired for the rest of the day on this. Thank you very much. EFMB recipient private first class Stephen Radigan did not let other medics' experiences affect his determination. When I was in AIT, I knew my instructor had it, and he said he took them three times, and he told me how hard it was. And I literally said to myself, like, man, I would never get that, like, that sounds like impossible. I definitely earned this thing, because it's not easy, it's definitely not easy. These medics will return to their units with more than just a freshly pinned badge. They will go back with expert medical skills, which one day may help save a life. Army Sergeant Jessica Cook, Warrior Base, Korea. And that's the Army Today, a daily feature from around the globe.