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and the
necessary air
movements
were able to
be activated in

order to
provide the
required air
support for
the friendly
forces on the

ground.

While performing active duty, all active soldiers
were expected to assist with “Cassi Vac’s” – Casualty Evacuation, being flown
in from various fighting areas.

The first helicopter “Cassi Vac” arrived and to the surprise of Sgt Rick

Greyvenstein, the patient was a non-friendly force member. When questioned
why we are assisting the enemy, Sgt Rick Greyvenstein was reminded of the
Geneva Convention Rules: “Soldier injured in the line of fire may not be left
behind”. This was an astonishing realisation reminding everybody that
regardless of what side you may be fighting on, everyone has an accountability
to assist with rescuing friend and foe alike.

In was a quiet afternoon when the air sirens rang out loud, Sgt Rick

Greyvenstein experienced a loss of a couple of heart beats. All soldiers were
drilled to report to the designated assembly points and waited for instruction

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