Go back to bed, Doc. You're home now and it's over... My life today is a stark contrast to my life in the military. I have the most...

I've said this a million times and I'll say it again; I'm not a tough guy, but I served with a few. On Aprill 22nd 2008, I had the...

(Photo courtesy of the Author) Has anyone ever walked up to you and said, "Happy Memorial Day"? With tomorrow approaching very quickly,...

“Doc!  I don't have an Israeli dressing or compressed gauze! She's bleeding out! What do I do?!”  Don't worry buddy, I don't even use...

Yes, y'all. As a matter of fact, I do. Most people think of an "every day carry" as pistols, knives, gold coins and fancy watches. They...

My life isn’t exactly dinner conversation.    I would be very comfortable saying that common socializing hasn’t been my thing for quite a...

I've heard some therapists will say; "If you can't talk about it, then try to write about it". Alright then, challenge accepted. If you...

David Hart, Iraq 2007 Doc is a very coveted tittle. It's one I'm very proud to have held. When your job is to save someone who's been...

Did your platoon ever give you a nickname? Nicknames in the military can be very interesting.  Most people who’ve never been in think...

Before I ever treated my first casualty in combat, I had actually already gotten contact from the enemy.  I wish I could say it was a...

There is a very real dichotomy that exists in combat medicine. The idea of saving the life of the same person who just tried to kill you...