Warfare
11B: Infantryman
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As an Infantryman I understand your base desire however let me caution you once a bullet leaves a barrel you cannot put it back. The pain of a lost brother in arms never leaves. Do not desire what you do not yet understand.
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PV2 Dv Michael Persson
Amen brother so true ssg Brian laitila the lose of a brother next to u is the hardest thing to handle it will haunt u for the rest of ur life
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SFC Steven Borders
Well stated 2LT Brian L.. I believe young PV2 J M could take a lot from that above statement.
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." It's one thing to want to do your job and put your skills to good use, but you have to live with that after its all said and done, which is not to be taken lightly. I'd rather never touch another weapon if it meant that I never lost another brother.
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SSG Eddye Royal
Everyone, ask that question, of every generation Black, White, Hispanic, in my group the 1st took and his team addressed this out in the field or Gulf head on. We had a couple on group meetings doing downtimes and ask how did they feel and how were they been treated. Most said how they felt what felt in the situation we were in at WAR, without being to hard on the learders or leardership for not providing what they (individual soldiers) needs. This can be religious or of some other thing at the time. We as young leaders; Squad, Platoon or otherwise would try to help the soldiers out even if they where not directly under our command.
We had like others tried to commit suicide so he had to be relived of duty, and placed on bed rest. 210th BDE received two for transport and two died Americans soldiers, so I stayed with them. I loaded them on the back of HMMV, drove in open part of the desert to wait for pickup. I would have chosen someone else, but the others we 17 or 18 years old, just started their military career. I felt and the leadership agreed that it could have long term sociological component or mental issue, that we didn’t want to happen. Sometimes its bothers me, ask any NAM Vet and if they say something; thats their answers.
We had like others tried to commit suicide so he had to be relived of duty, and placed on bed rest. 210th BDE received two for transport and two died Americans soldiers, so I stayed with them. I loaded them on the back of HMMV, drove in open part of the desert to wait for pickup. I would have chosen someone else, but the others we 17 or 18 years old, just started their military career. I felt and the leadership agreed that it could have long term sociological component or mental issue, that we didn’t want to happen. Sometimes its bothers me, ask any NAM Vet and if they say something; thats their answers.
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COL Jon Lopey
Christopher and Eddye: Great comments - You point out the important fact that the service member bears the true burden of war, along with our families. I believe it is our duty to fight when we are required to do so. I served on active-duty (Marines) and in the reserves (USARNG and USAR) for over 30-years and I got into the combat zones and hostile fire areas of various operations - I volunteered for these because I felt it was my duty to go and support my unit, fellow Soldiers, and country. We also helped a lot of nations who otherwise would not have survived. The nation today appreciates the sacrifices of our servicemen and women largely due to the lessons learned about the treatment of my initial era (Viet Nam). Thank you both for your service to this great nation and thanks for passing on your wisdom as NCOs to other brothers and sisters. Jon
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No, it’s not wrong. But when the fighting starts you will wish for peace.
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SSG Eddye Royal
Everyone, ask that question, of every generation Black, White, Hispanic, in my group the 1st took and his team addressed this out in the field or Gulf head on. We had a couple on group meetings doing downtimes and ask how did they feel and how were they been treated. Most said how they felt what felt in the situation we were in at WAR, without being to hard on the learders or leardership for not providing what they (individual soldiers) needs. This can be religious or of some other thing at the time. We as young leaders; Squad, Platoon or otherwise would try to help the soldiers out even if they where not directly under our command.
We had like others tried to commit suicide so he had to be relived of duty, and placed on bed rest. 210th BDE received two for transport and two died Americans soldiers, so I stayed with them. I loaded them on the back of HMMV, drove in open part of the desert to wait for pickup. I would have chosen someone else, but the others we 17 or 18 years old, just started their military career. I felt and the leadership agreed that it could have long term sociological component or mental issue, that we didn’t want to happen. Sometimes its bothers me, ask any NAM Vet and if they say something; thats their answers.
We had like others tried to commit suicide so he had to be relived of duty, and placed on bed rest. 210th BDE received two for transport and two died Americans soldiers, so I stayed with them. I loaded them on the back of HMMV, drove in open part of the desert to wait for pickup. I would have chosen someone else, but the others we 17 or 18 years old, just started their military career. I felt and the leadership agreed that it could have long term sociological component or mental issue, that we didn’t want to happen. Sometimes its bothers me, ask any NAM Vet and if they say something; thats their answers.
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