HBO's Baghdad ER...

I watched this last night before the Sopranos and Big Love. This is a well put together documentary about the day in the lives of those who man Baghdad's Green Zone ER.

Quick thoughts...

If you can get through the grisliness of it, one thing that cannot be denied is that the best people in the world are there in that hospital doing exceptional work. The professionalism the Army medical teams display is shocking in it's efficiency and effectiveness.

Soldiers who are brought in and are conscious are informed that they will be shipped to either Germany or Walter Reed and their first reaction is, "You mean I'm not going to return to my unit? Can't I just go back to my unit?" Amazing. Simply the best America has to offer.

Helicopter pilots are heroes of the highest magnitude. Michael Yon recently commented that if those in command of Helo jocks knew all of what these men and women do that is not approved or otherwise advisable when flying missions, they’d all be court marshaled. Helicopter pilots will ALWAYS go the extra mile no matter what whether it be providing cover fire, rescue operation, or medical evac and they prove it in this film. They are truly angels to all combat units.

Ultimately, the film takes the war to the human level. I have no objection to this at all. We need to be reminded of what is going on everyday in this war.

WARNING: This film is NOT for the faint of heart. As you might imagine, there are many graphic scenes of the worst nature. If you elect to watch it, prepare yourself for it.