When I got to Iraq our mission was to provide medical support for the iraqi army because iraqiArmy didn't have medics at all. This particular battle was They were clearing a small village right outside in the outskirts of mozzle in the plains of ninnava. As we go across this field and assault assault and isis positions We realize that we're in a minefield. So then we turn around and go treat those guys because we think there's going to be wounded as we're running back toward the The the humvee that's been blown up.
Ephraim Mattos is the founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit organization that protects and cares for families in conflict zones.
He is a former Navy SEAL, and the author of “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul”.
You can support Stronghold’s mission at www.strongholdrescue.org .
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