Heath McKenzie's story comes with a lot of laughs sprinkled into a good recounting of some busy days. The streets emptied and everyone knew what came next. If you listen closely, he gives an excellent account of tactical changes made from lessons learned. We walk through April 6 and 7 as Golf pinned down... QRFs ambushed from both east and west, and a small team surging ahead to break the line while the rest of the convoy wrestles contact on every block.
• joining 2-4 on the heels of 9/11
• Okinawa extension, stop-loss, MP assignment
• Kuwait training with Brits
• improvised armor and welded gun mounts
• April 6–7 ambushes
• casualty evacuation under fire
• April 10 bug hunt and a bridge overwatch mortar find
• partnering with ODA for raids and cordons
• patrol rotations, QRF rhythm, daily grind
• Conde’s death on Route Michigan and survivor’s guilt
If you like what you've heard, this is a multi part episode. Make sure you listen to the rest of the story.
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