This episode reveals an intense account from an Army combat medic during a harrowing medevac mission in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. When their helicopter came under heavy fire while attempting to rescue wounded soldiers, the medic faced impossible choices about triage and treatment under fire. The hosts examine the intricate details of combat medicine, the psychological burden of prioritizing casualties, and the unbreakable bonds formed when soldiers risk everything to save their brothers-in-arms, while exploring the often-overlooked reality of medical personnel in combat zones.

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