From Medic to Combat: A Journey in Iraq

This chapter chronicles the experiences of a combat medic preparing for deployment with the 501st forward support battalion in 2006. It explores their transition from an aid station to the brigade reconnaissance troop, emphasizing the challenges and lessons learned in a fast-paced military environment. The narrative captures the intense realities of combat in Ramadi, the emotional turmoil of facing enemy fire, and the lasting psychological effects of war.