SOG Medic

"...provides continuous even-handed descriptions of everyday life in camp as well as what happened during his ground and aerial experiences. He also provides detailed annotated maps of the operations in which he served. This allows readers to go along on an operation as a recon team is extracted from combat. ~Colonel John B. Haseman, USA-Re1 Grand Junction, On Point: The Journal of Army History Online, Volume 25 Issue 1

“Parnar’s recollections of his Army enlistment are replete with self-examination and lessons he learned. He made mistakes and was smart enough to recognize them when they happened—taking corrective action to ensure they didn’t happen again. He recognized good leadership when he saw it and emulated it when he could. That’s reason enough to read this book.” ~ARMY Magazine

“The book includes a story that exemplifies how determined Parnar was to serve in Vietnam. He visited the Pentagon in an effort to speak with a staff member who was in charge of overseas replacements, and he successfully got himself on the list to go to Vietnam.” ~The Gardner News

"Clearly and powerfully written, this gripping true-life narrative will give readers an education into the experience of clandestine warriors." ~Vietnam Magazine

"Parnar recounts his experiences in missions where he had to triage and treat numerous casualties while under fire or surrounded by the enemy. His account is a timely reminder of the enormous responsibility and burden that a medic carries." ~ARGunners.com

“An impressively informative and inherently interesting combination of memoir and history, this new edition…is further enhanced for the reader with the inclusion of additional photos and maps.” ~Midwest Book Review