LifeLine

Lifeline is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's rescue trooper and debuted in 1986.

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His real name is Edwin C. Steen, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Lifeline was born inSeattle, Washington.

Lifeline's primary military specialty is medic. Lifeline worked as a paramedic with the Seattle Fire Department for five years, before discovering that EMS personnel were not eligible for pensions if they became disabled while giving aid off-duty. Since he figured rescue personnel were never off-duty, he decided to make his status permanent by enlisting in the army as a corpsman.[1] Lifeline is also an avowed pacifist; he's a black belt in 'aikido', the art of directing violent energy away from oneself.[2]

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Lifeline appeared in the original G.I. Joe animated series.[13] He first appeared in the animated series in the second season episode "Arise, Serpentor, Arise!: Part I".[14] He is voiced by Stan Wojno Jr.[15]

Lifeline plays a major role in the episode "Million Dollar Medic", where he befriends Brittany "Bree" Van Mark after saving her and her father Owen Van Mark when their yacht gets caught in a crossfire between G.I. Joe and Cobra. After befriending Bree, Lifeline develops a relationship with her and also protects her when Cobra threatens Owen to relinquish his factory to them.

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Lifeline also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie.[16