The Gibleteers

I know I have talked a little about the "3 Gibleteers" but not in a way that relates the true meaning of this group of 3.  Given the nickname by a British Orthopod (I think affectionately) it comprised myself and the two other general surgeons of the 4608.  Myself (middle), Chris on left and John on the right, and between the 3 greater than 150 years of experience (ouch that sounds so bad). I got to spend the greater part of 9 months with these two and it was truly an honor to serve with them.
John was the steadfast of the group, and although not a trauma surgeon, he used his experience to become one of the most solid surgeon at Bastion. Even under the worst circumstances it was  great to be with John at the OR table. 
Chris I have talked about: my Battle Buddy and the person who seemed to keep me centered.  He could sense when I would head towards one of my moods and just never allowed me to go there.  We were "surgical paired" for a good portion of the deployment and I couldn't have asked for a better partner at the OR table. 
It will be hard to go back home now and not have that experience across the table when operating.  It is one of those rare adult events to be able to develop these close bonds.  I am thankful that I could do that this late in my life.