“There are two things a combat deployment offers which all of us strongly desire. The first, being purpose. Every morning we woke up and knew why we were there. It is immediate and unavoidable. Although, it is extreme and unpleasant, there is a comfort in that purpose. The second, is simplicity. We have one goal. There are relatively simple rules on how to accomplish it, and we understand that just about everything will go wrong. Pretty simple.” MilitaryCombatPtsdDeployment Book:Post-Deployment Wisdom For Those Expecting A Returning Service Member Source: Post-Deployment Wisdom For Those Expecting A Returning Service Member
“When we deployed, in our heads, the towel we left hanging next to the shower to dry, would still be hanging there when we got back. Well, it won’t be. If it is, some important questions need to be asked.” MilitaryCombatPtsdDeploymentCombat Deployment Book:Post-Deployment Wisdom For The Returning Service Member Source: Post-Deployment Wisdom For The Returning Service Member
“An infantryman’s job is to deliver his enemies into the waiting hands of Death. It is Doc’s job to protect his brothers from Death, to knock him aside and say, “Not today.” MilitaryArmyMedicineAfghanistanIraq WarMedicCorpsman Author:Adam Fenner