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Chris Pinkerton

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While training to fight in Iraq, 2LT Pinkerton relives getting married and the loneliness that followed as he prepared for war. (5:45)

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2LT Pinkerton reflects back on a memorial service for a fallen friend, and describes how a bagpipe ceremony, a colonel's heartfelt words, and the army rangers honored their comrade. (3:34)

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All the excitement of a C-130 flight to Iraq doesn't prepare 2LT Pinkerton for the death of a soldier killed hours before returning home. (3:58)

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2LT Pinkerton describes why he stopped training for the Army's Special Forces and how he became part of his brigade's elite security detail. (4:39)

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As action in Iraq slowed down, 2LT Pinkerton spent hours working out and studying for a promotion. He describes the excitment of learning that he was going home, and helping the 101st Airborne replacements. (3:16)

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2LT Pinkerton describes why he enlisted in the army and a frightening experience in airborne school. (4:48)

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The amazing feeling of coming back home from Iraq was just part of a surreal experience for 2LT Pinkerton as he landed in Dallas. He vividly describes how he and his fellow soldiers were greeted by Texans when they landed. (2:46)

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Massive warheads slam into 2LT Pinkerton's compound killing several soldiers and destroying the chow hall. He describes how some soldiers had to adapt, and what he did to help on their missions. (1:53)

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Unable to sleep for two weeks before heading home, 2LT Pinkerton remembers why he slept on rocks near the airstrip, sold a lot of his belongings and volunteered to pack up the plane. (5:13)

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2LT Pinkerton remembers going home for "R and R," and seeing the first signs of victory after returning to Iraq. (2:26)