When Goons Get Wounds
I've said this a million times and I'll say it again; I'm not a tough guy, but I served with a few. On Aprill 22nd 2008, I had the...
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Jun 241 min read
Did you ever kill anyone?
What a great question. Truth be told, nothing bad ever happens in a war. Personally, I was served ice cream and fresh cotton candy...
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May 265 min read
Have a "Happy Memorial Day"?
(Photo courtesy of the Author) Has anyone ever walked up to you and said, "Happy Memorial Day"? With tomorrow approaching very quickly,...
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May 215 min read
No Israeli dressing, no compressed gauze...No problem!
“Doc! I don't have an Israeli dressing or compressed gauze! She's bleeding out! What do I do?!” Don't worry buddy, I don't even use...
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Apr 277 min read
Does Doc have an "everyday carry"?
Yes, y'all. As a matter of fact, I do. Most people think of an "every day carry" as pistols, knives, gold coins and fancy watches. They...
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Feb 134 min read
I think I'll just stay in tonight...
My life isn’t exactly dinner conversation. I would be very comfortable saying that common socializing hasn’t been my thing for quite a...
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Feb 46 min read
Suicide bombers: Living in America is like winning the life lottery.
I've heard some therapists will say; "If you can't talk about it, then try to write about it". Alright then, challenge accepted. If you...
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Jan 44 min read
Mercy & Valor: When good men don't come home.
David Hart, Iraq 2007 Doc is a very coveted tittle. It's one I'm very proud to have held. When your job is to save someone who's been...
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Doc
Dec 314 min read
Did you have a nickname in military?
Did your platoon ever give you a nickname? Nicknames in the military can be very interesting. Most people who’ve never been in think...
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Dec 11, 20236 min read
They have Earthquakes in Iraq? (The Mexican hat dance on Wattban Road)
Before I ever treated my first casualty in combat, I had actually already gotten contact from the enemy. I wish I could say it was a...
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Nov 26, 20235 min read
The enemy and combat medicine: Doc is just doing his job.
There is a very real dichotomy that exists in combat medicine. The idea of saving the life of the same person who just tried to kill you...
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