scoutpilot
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Scout - That is trully beautiful. Can you tell me where this link is available, as I would like to share that with a number of friends?
Does anyone have a link to get more of the story?
I am not being critical in any way - but I want to understand how a Captain is out spending time evacuating wounded, treating wounded enemy combatants and searching for lost comrades rather than leading his unit in an active firefight.
The story, as told by the cbs news story makes it seem he is acting seemingly alone in his efforts. Clearly this is out of context and can't be the whole story. The act of personal comfort shown at the helicopter is the basis of the story and it is a good one. I am just trying to gather a better understanding of the larger story.
Once again, I urge you not to have a knee jerk reaction. This is not a critical commentary on Captain Swenson or his actions. But when considering this from a combat leadership perspective, I was hoping to gain a greater understanding of the details of the day.
Does anyone have a link to get more of the story?
I am not being critical in any way - but I want to understand how a Captain is out spending time evacuating wounded, treating wounded enemy combatants and searching for lost comrades rather than leading his unit in an active firefight.
The story, as told by the cbs news story makes it seem he is acting seemingly alone in his efforts. Clearly this is out of context and can't be the whole story. The act of personal comfort shown at the helicopter is the basis of the story and it is a good one. I am just trying to gather a better understanding of the larger story.
Once again, I urge you not to have a knee jerk reaction. This is not a critical commentary on Captain Swenson or his actions. But when considering this from a combat leadership perspective, I was hoping to gain a greater understanding of the details of the day.
God. Damn. Fine. American.