My similar thought is that politicians said we were there because of the ‘domino theory’. Generals said we had to win the war. Company commanders said we had to take a geographic location like a mountain. When the shooting started we didn’t think about the domino theory or winning the war or even taking a piece of ground. The first thought of every person was to save you own rear end. However, time and time again I personally witnessed young men set aside that innate reaction of personal safety to risk his life for a friend. I was, am, and will be in awe of the men I served with. I am proud of my military service. I am proud I served as a medic and I’m proud I served with the heroes of C/1/22.
Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 
My similar thought is that politicians said we were there because of the ‘domino theory’. Generals said we had to win the war. Company commanders said we had to take a geographic location like a mountain. When the shooting started we didn’t think about the domino theory or winning the war or even taking a piece of ground. The first thought of every person was to save you own rear end. However, time and time again I personally witnessed young men set aside that innate reaction of personal safety to risk his life for a friend. I was, am, and will be in awe of the men I served with. I am proud of my military service. I am proud I served as a medic and I’m proud I served with the heroes of C/1/22.
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