[ansel12]

"This was probably the first incident in U.S. military history in which an American soldier was awarded our country's fourth-highest ground-fighting award for being conked out and off the air throughout a fight." Col. David Hackworth




She openly admits she never fired her weapon, and that she simply cried, and screamed into her commanding NCOs ear while everyone else on the Humvee was fighting or driving.

This girl should have been brought up on charges of cowardice in the face of the enemy, while wearing the uniform of an American soldier.

[taxcontrol]

Most people are not trained to deal with the stresses of combat. In fact, I would postulate that as much as 1/3rd of the trained INFANTRY do not perform their duties properly the first time they are in combat.

Many studies have been conducted on the actions of trained individuals and their responses to combat conditions. In the Civil war, soldiers would load their weapons, point it at the enemy, believe they fired, and then start reloading.... but never having taken a shot. Often ending up with a very dangerous situation of having 5 or 6 loads crammed down their barrels. In Vietnam, soldiers would often not even attempt to fire at the enemy, simply firing into the air.

The point is, if TRAINED soldiers react this way the first time they are in combat, can we honestly expect support personnel to behave like seasoned front line troops?

Granted, she did not deserve a medal and kudos for her for being honest about her actions.... but a trial, no that is not an appropriate response.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

We could've predicted someone with your thoughts was going to show up. And your experience on the battlefield while under fire is...?

And before you get all "jiggy with me" I just want you to know that I'm a Desert Storm Vet, so you can probably figure out exactly where I'm coming from. :)

[demlosers]

actually, girls do not belong in combat.

[tupac]

Well said, Brave One.

[Thumbellina]

Don't even mention this girls name to active duty military, they go off. I'm not kidding. Every person whom I've come in contact in the military which is alot since my husband is active duty) can't stand the mention of her name!

[ThisLittleLightofMine]

That girl should have never been sent there. WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE IN COMBAT.

[oh8eleven]

This girl should have been brought up on charges of cowardice in the face of the enemy, while wearing the uniform of an American soldier.
I couldn't agree more.

[Jeff Gordon]

while everyone else on the Humvee was fighting or driving

I see you have some new insider information.

Can you tell me how she got from that truck she crashed in to the Humvee where others were fighting and driving. After that how did she get back into the truck's cab where she was dragged out by the bad guys?

[Jeff Gordon]

....Col. David Hackworth

Is this the same David Hackworth who was screaming on a secure phone asking Carter for permission to withdraw after his Iran hostage mission went to hell in a handbasket?