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We're doing a job at the house of a Marine's parents. He just got home in November and was just told he's headed back in December... I've had occasion to speak with him and his buddies about what the reality is. Take hygiene for starters. Can't believe that we can't get these boys and girls more than one shower every 7-10 days. His feet took months to heal after getting home. They told me that their group had 5 killed and eight wounded by snipers, while going to and from the showers! (only time they shed their body armor...)
As for medical care, stateside, I have been to WRMC visiting an injured Ranger I know personally. From what I saw as a layman, we're doing what should be done for them as far as inpatient care. That said, it was one of the more sobering experiences to see the horrific injuries we are bringing these soldiers home with.
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