Afghanistan War Hero Characteristics

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Afghanistan War Hero History Genre: As you read the article, you notice traits of the person who is mentioned. The story almost exactly reflects the very definition of bravery. “the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty” (Bravery). As reflected in the short true story, It teaches us about what makes a person “brave”. The man featured in the story showed bravery by landing the helicopter in enemy territory instead of just letting the helicopter go down. Not only did he successfully do that but he also successfully evacuated the helicopter, and saved all the soldiers that were inside. Captain Fielding not only risked his life to save others that he barely knew, but he also successfully

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