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During the Persian Gulf War, then a First SGT, Shuttleworth served with the 5th Battalion, 18th Infantry deploying as part of the 3rd Brigade from Friedberg, Germany. For heroic actions in rescuing soldiers who suffered injuries and damages from a land mine strike, 1SG Shuttleworth received his Bronze Star. With little regard for his own safety, he led a medevac team through an active minefield to the injured soldiers, provided medical aid, and extracted them out of the minefield, saving their lives. “Desert Sands” a fictional short story, with the Persian Gulf War as its backdrop, was actually handwritten by 1SG Shuttleworth during Desert Shield / Storm.

Forsaken Gian Vero departs a group home to steal lodgment in a gymnasium before his discard from fist-sport displaces him. Impairment denies Vero employment and a military career embarks instead. Basic training leads to abrupt placement in open war as he and other young men become aware that they are considered negligible. Vero faces conviction and confinement while his misunderstood condition invites disorder and loss.