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I came across this forum during a search and felt this was a great opportunity to engage with fellow combat veterans.

I served on active duty Army from 2002-2005 as a Cavalry Scout in 1/10 CAV 4th ID. I served in Iraq from March 2003-March 2004 and was wounded by a grenade blast during one of our first operations. After finishing my active duty service in 2005, I served with a Scout Platoon in the 11th ACR of the Nevada NG until 2009.

Along with the injuries sustained to my head and face due to the grenade blast, I was diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, and hearing loss.

Personally I feel like my injuries are nothing compared to the many more who suffered far worse injuries, and especially those who gave their life.

I couldn't be more proud to be an American and to have served, and if I had to do it all over again, I would, no second thoughts.

I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone here.

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Luke is a solid name. Good handle. It is a very common thought that one who has PTSD is less "damaged" than some, especially who are dead. I have felt it and I have read it here too. But it downplays your own set of problems. Everyone else too downplays PTSD. "It's a disease that only pussies get. You'll be OK once you get some rest."
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Hey Luke! Welcome here. I was there during the inital push too and again in 2005. A few others as well. Hell, now that I think about it I think I linked up with you guys at TAA Viking for a refuel the day before the invasion. Anyway - lots of good info here, so make sure you dig around.
 
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