“From the comments on this thread I see a lot of inconsistency on how those requiring help are treated.”
The inconsistency is easily attributed to the variance of quality of treatment from hospital to hospital. However, if we look at the big picture, I think it is the logistical problems rather than care. Plus, we as military people love three things: coffee, cigarettes, and complaining.
I'd forgotten that was how you know the troops are still alive. Guess cold beer is a little fuerther down the list