Monday, October 18, 2010

Stories Of Heroism From The Fort Hood Massacre

The worst killing spree on a U.S. military base took place at Fort Hood in November. Raedle/Getty

Soldier Refused To Leave Fallen Fort Hood Comrade -- Wall Street Journal/AP

FORT HOOD, Texas—A wounded soldier with a clear path to the exit refused to leave his fallen comrade behind even as a gunman fired off shots near them during last year's deadly rampage at the Fort Hood Army post, a military court heard Thursday.

Spc. Alan Carroll said he had been shot in the arm but that as soon as he realized the chaos unfolding around him wasn't a training exercise he had to concentrate on helping a more seriously wounded fellow soldier.

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My Comment: Defense Industry's Daily comment on this story is perfect .... This, not tech, is what wins fights.

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