“In movies, war only looks romantic. “Tell my gal I love her…” close-up shot, and fade out. It doesn’t work as beautifully and neat in real life. Flying chunks of human flesh and screaming orphans really put that Hollywood take into perspective and there is nothing clean or sterile about any of it. When people die, it’s fucking horrible.” WarFilmDeathRomanticIraqTraumaVeteranPtsd Book:The Desert Warrior Source: The Desert Warrior
“A woman in combat? Yes. Since when? Since Native American warrior Buffalo Calf Road Woman knocked that prick General George Custer off of his horse. Since Pantea Arteshbod propelled herself to become one of the greatest Persian commanders during the reign of Cyrus the Great. Since Hua Mulan disguised herself as a male to engage in combat and became one of China’s most respected heroines.” WarHomeSurvivalArmyIraqTraumaVeteranPtsdWomen In Combat Book:The Desert Warrior Source: The Desert Warrior
“A moving target is harder to kill, and I didn't stop running, maneuvering, until I reached home base, where I could breathe between death-defying sprints. I just need to make it home alive, and this will all be over, I told myself. Home.” WarHomeSurvivalArmyIraqTraumaVeteranPtsd Book:The Desert Warrior Source: The Desert Warrior