My Birthday with the IDF in Lebanon: A Reflection on Service and Sacrifice
As I prepare to celebrate my 58th birthday with the men and women of my PALMAR Combat Medical extraction unit in the north of Israel, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has led me to this moment. Three years ago, in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, I made the decision to return to the IDF, becoming the oldest serving combat medic in the IDF. Little did I know that this decision would mark the beginning of…
The author, a 58-year-old combat medic, reflects on his service with the IDF's PALMAR Combat Medical extraction unit in northern Israel, marking his eleventh tour of duty since returning to the IDF after the October 7th massacre. He highlights the unit's role as "medical cavalry," providing immediate, life-saving care in conjunction with the Air Force Search and Rescue Unit 669. The medic emphasizes the deep-rooted convictions driving soldiers to repeatedly return to reserve duty, including duty, honor, and a commitment to defending their homeland and saving lives. Lt. Colonel “D” noted, "When the troops see us coming, they know that they can get back to fighting because the door to the hospital has just been opened."
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