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Foreword, by Larry Mahana, RN
Introduction, by Gary L. Bloomfield
IRAQ
Getting Stung in the Hornet’s Nest, by “Dr. Chuck”
Princess in Pink, by Scott Brocious
Learning to Run, by Connie Bengston
A Father Shows His Appreciation, by Virginia Vardon-Smith
God Bless the Little Children, by Virginia Vardon-Smith
A True Test of Friendship, by Laura Gregory
“My Head Hurts a Little,” by Trish Hayden
A Proud Father, by Anthony Pansoy
Compassion for an Enemy Combatant, by Cheryl L. Brown
Two Hellish Days in Fallujah, by “Old Doc Donkey”
Three Special Guys of the Many Patients at Landstuhl, by Lt. Col. Gail Fancher
“I have the best job in the World,” by Trish Hayden
AFGHANISTAN
An Exasperating Wait, by Jerome Wenninger
Petty Thievery in Shangri-La, by “Dr. Strike”
Run to Forget, by Robert Strange
The Killing Season, by Christopher Ray Washburn
“Two Someones?”, by Susan Fondy
Marine in the Helmand, by Chris Dewing
“Have You Ever Seen It This High?”, by Dr. Yang Wang
Reunion at the Airport, by Nick Cressy
Cliffhanger, by Mack Easty
Heartbreak in My “Dream” Job, by Col. Elizabeth Cowles Harrell
War Bonds!, by Michelle Imlay
“Cat Alpha—GSW to the Head,” by Dr. Yang Wang
CONCURRENT MISSIONS
A Quiet Conversation, by Debra D. Berthold
Collision, by James Akin
Richard, by Stanley E. Chartoff
Mission to Kosovo and Back, by Robert G. Holcomb
Ditched at Sea, by Carl Hill
Jambo, by Jason Unruh
“That’s Not Paul!”, by Capt. Jackie Richards
HOME FRONT
Drop Zone Coverage, by George A. Barbee
Everyone Is a Hero, by Jackie Mansueto
The Silly String Ambush, by Connie Bengston
Murderous Thoughts, by Necia Williams
She Walked Away When He Needed Her the Most, by Shanell Almaguer
Positive Attitude, by Dr. Twisted
Tears in the Delivery Room, by Necia Williams
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Cover
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Start of Content
Finalthoughts