Combat Vet Soul Care

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@Loveof1776 @SoldiersWhisper There are several points to this post that needs to be addressed. Gary is living (not dead). He served as a Special Forces combat medic, then graduated from OCS becoming a Field Artillery Officer prior to retiring as a Captain. Gary is a humble example of a true hero.

Rose said neither he nor his fellow Green Berets knew much about their mission beforehand, but in a sign of the intense battle ahead they had been told to pack double the amount of ammunition they would normally bring along. “We were carrying heavy loads of ammunition: extra machine gun, extra grenades -- God, everything else,” said Rose. “So I knew something was up, “I mean, it doesn't take a genius to figure that out.” Rose also brought along more medical supplies than usual, which was a good thing because by the time he treated the last of the injured he said, “I was down to shirtsleeves and bandannas.” The American and Montagnard fighters faced enemy fire soon after landing inside Laos. Rose rushed into enemy fire to treat one of the wounded who lay outside his unit’s defensive perimeter and then carried the soldier on his shoulders back to safety. For the next four days, Rose continually treated the mounting number of casualties as his unit pushed deeper into the Laotian jungle surrounded by growing numbers of North Vietnamese troops that numbered into the hundreds. Though he was also severely wounded in the fighting, Rose continued providing medical care to the others in his team. “We weren't supposed to come out,” said retired Lt. Colonel Eugene McCarley, who led the mission in Laos and accompanied Rose at the briefing. But on September 14, Marine CH-53 helicopters were sent to evacuate out all of the remaining troops, not just the wounded as had been originally planned. “The ground fire from the anti-aircraft was just horrendous at that time,” said Rose. “The Marines were taking a pounding there.” Rose was one of the last people to board a third helicopter as North Vietnamese troops rushed into the landing area. Aboard the helicopter, he provided life-saving care to one of the helicopter’s gunners who had been shot through the neck by enemy fire amid a hail of enemy bullets. Moments later, the helicopter crash-landed after its engines were taken out by enemy fire. At the crash site, Rose helped pull survivors from the burning helicopter and provided medical aid until another helicopter arrived to rescue them. “To Mike and all of the service members who fought in the battle, you've earned the eternal gratitude of the entire American nation," President Donald Trump said. "You faced down the evils of communism, you defended our flag and you showed the world the unbreakable resolve of the American armed forces." Soon after the mission, Rose was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but in 1971 received the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second-highest award for valor. It is possible that his award may have been downgraded as part of an effort to keep secret the U.S. mission in Laos. Rose and his colleagues were required to maintain their activities in Vietnam and Laos secret until the Pentagon declassified them in 1998. He remained in the Army after the Vietnam War, retiring as an artillery officer in 1987. Rose was joined by 25 people who participated in Operation Tailwind, including 10 of his fellow Green Berets. Rose says he hopes his medal will honor the service of Vietnam War veterans. Rose’s military awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster and “V” device, the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal with two knots, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign with star, Presidential Unit Citation (MAC SOG), Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation – with Palm Combat Medical Badge, Special Forces Tab, U.S. Army Parachute Badge, Thai Army Parachute Badge, Vietnam Parachute Badge, and several service ribbons. He passed away July 2025. 🙏

@JRM58506966 @luke_22_36_kjv Grenada.

@JRM58506966 @luke_22_36_kjv In Grenada.

The United States Army Chaplain Corps Regimental Association provides scholarships for qualified applicants. See the following announcement.

The USACCRA gathering, Oct. 27-30, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. Regimental member or not, all Army Chaplains, Religious Affairs Specialists, Director of Educations and DA Civilians with our Corps are welcome, active, Reserve, and National Guard. Frame the date. See USACCRA website.

@EODHappyCaptain @siabaaLee Symptomatology of MI and PTSD has similarities. Strategies for healing are complex and different. I completed my doctoral program on both. I researched how Biblical David, a warrior, exhibited symptoms of PTSD and MI and became resilient.

I’ve been thinking about this post all day. Moral injury isn’t something that is talked about enough. Often, it’s just lumped in with PTSD…but it’s different. Moral injury is when everything you were taught in life such as values and norms, are turned on their head. Things you’d been taught since childhood were proved wrong. It’s when bad things happen to good people or innocent people, such as little kids, and you can’t stop it from happening. It’s from giving an order that gets someone hurt or killed. It’s from not taking an action when you could have but didn’t. More people should talk about moral injuries, but the very things that cause those injuries are so uncomfortable, that people would rather suffer in silence.

@mcain1954 @redhaireddoll @TimEvan06955362 @RogerMcghee6 @paratrooper177 @jpmlz82 @joeychill49 @ExParatroop1116 All ok Jumpmaster!

@RBales1981 All the Way, Airborne!

Happy Veterans Day!!

September is Suicide Awareness Month As a veteran, I’ve witnessed the weight Soldiers carry on and off battlefield. If you’re struggling, please reach out to your battle buddy, your leader, a chaplain, or a friend. If you need help now, dial 988 & press 1.

It’s called absentee voting, something the military has done since the American Civil War. As a veteran I voted in at least 15 elections by this method. Please stop misleading our service members by making this outlandish claim. Absentee voting and mail in voting is not the same.

Army paratroopers: fearlessly leaping from the skies to deliver unmatched lethality on the battlefield. 🎥 Staff Sgt. Amanda McLean, Defense Media Activity, Army Productions

“One of George Washington’s first requests as commander in chief was the creation of the Chaplain Corps. Since 1775, over 400 chaplains have died in war, armed only with their faith.” Happy 250th birthday @ArmyChaplains. legion.org/information-ce…

@WooPig83 An honor to be part of recognizing and appreciating our veterans! Be well!

@SoulCareVets Roger that Chaplin!!!..glad you are aboard

Good morning veterans!..no better feeling that in seconds knees in breeze with freedom..freedom is what we maintained while we served..many have not experienced what we have..what we were willing to do to preserve it..no doubt we still do!..BUDDY CHECKS…LETS DO THIS

@Snow95602 Keep your feet and knees together! Airborne, All the Way!

Good morning Colonel All good paratrooper’s love our open seating arrangements.

@DuffChaplain @FORSCOM @82ndABNDiv @USArmy Served 30 years active, 2 Reserves as a chaplain. Blessed to have had the honor to do so. I noticed you are a chaplain. I would appreciate hearing your story. I look forward to celebrating our 250th anniversary in July. Pro Deo et Patria!

@FORSCOM @SoulCareVets @82ndABNDiv @USArmy I see you are a chaplain! It’s great to see your post. 🫡

Recently, 82nd Airborne Division Unit Ministry Teams participated in the annual St. Michael’s Jump to build camaraderie, strengthen spiritual readiness, and promote cohesion. #Army250 #Readiness #BeAllYouCanBe #Soldiers @82ndABNDiv @USArmy

@Army12023435 All the Way Paratrooper!

@Ames2420 @CRRJA5 Far right, starter. Far left, bright lights.

I don't know anything about a straight drive... they just seem confusing to me. All I know is the long pedal on the right is the gas.... I am guessing cause it looks like a foot.