It's really difficult to fathom that. By the way, if you haven't read Ripcord, please do. http://www.amazon.com/Ripcord-Screaming-Eagles-Under-Vietnam/dp/0891418091 The best account of a battle I have ever read. Once it gets going, it's unbelievable. Check out the reviews.
Who are you really fighting for?? Your fellow fighting men, Those men to the left and right of you. Awesome story of integrity, loyalty, ingenuity, and self sacrifice!
Precisely and as has been said many times, if you aren't scared to death in battle, you're nuts. I believe the fact, as you allude to of you buddies being besides you, counteracts all thought of running away, as it should. ======= integrity, loyalty, ingenuity, and self sacrifice!
Reminds me of this below.
My Friend, NAGO And Drew Dix, CMOH Winner http://www.namsouth.com/viewtopic.php?t=26&highlight=nago "A soldier's life is based on honor, integrity, loyalty and bravery and would not be totally complete if all of these qualities were not experienced. Mine is truly complete, because of my service and experiences with my friend and fellow warrior, NAGO. Thank you for your service and thank you for watching my back!"
wow just wow never leave a man behind
ReplyDeleteWow, it is. Here's the opposite.
DeleteDisgraceful!
http://www.namsouth.com/viewtopic.php?t=222&highlight=cambodia
Big balls... Brotherly love. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful.
DeleteYour other link... disgraceful.
ReplyDeleteIt's really difficult to fathom that. By the way, if you haven't read Ripcord, please do. http://www.amazon.com/Ripcord-Screaming-Eagles-Under-Vietnam/dp/0891418091 The best account of a battle I have ever read. Once it gets going, it's unbelievable. Check out the reviews.
DeleteWho are you really fighting for?? Your fellow fighting men, Those men to the left and right of you. Awesome story of integrity, loyalty, ingenuity, and self sacrifice!
ReplyDeleteThose men to the left and right of you.
DeletePrecisely and as has been said many times, if you aren't scared to death in battle, you're nuts. I believe the fact, as you allude to of you buddies being besides you, counteracts all thought of running away, as it should.
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integrity, loyalty, ingenuity, and self sacrifice!
Reminds me of this below.
My Friend, NAGO And Drew Dix, CMOH Winner
http://www.namsouth.com/viewtopic.php?t=26&highlight=nago
"A soldier's life is based on honor, integrity, loyalty and bravery and would not be totally complete if all of these qualities were not experienced. Mine is truly complete, because of my service and experiences with my friend and fellow warrior, NAGO. Thank you for your service and thank you for watching my back!"
BIG BRASS BALLS!
ReplyDelete(I say this lovingly as the AF has saved my buns more than once, Zoomies will do anything to avoid humping the brush like us Dog Face legs)
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DeleteThe linked story really says it all, doesn't it? Thank you for directing me to that story Sir!
ReplyDeleteNAGO is an exemplary man.
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