Incoming!!!
The New York Times published one of the best stories I have ever read this past Saturday. The Times recounted a recent incident in Afghanistan when U.S. troops demonstrated incredible courage in saving an Afghan cook.
After being struck by shrapnel from a mortar shell, Jamaludin the Afghan cook was suffering from severe internal bleeding. Medics did everything within their power to save him. Located at an isolated base in Afghanistan, they had to wait 45 minutes for a helicopter evacuation.
This story recounts these events in graphic detail, drawing the reader right into the bunker with the medics and soldiers. As mortar shells dropped all around them, our troops kept their cool, evacuating Jamaludin by helicopter.
Their bravery saved this man’s life. I am proud of The Times for running this story on front page.
Journalism students need to read this story to gain inspiration to write better feature stories. Others need to read this because it is just a great article. Take 10 minutes to read it. You WILL NOT be disappointed.
Click here to read this story.
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That is one AMAZING story. Talk about great reporting. A story like that is an inspiration to students like us who dream of being out there on the front lines of reporting someday. Great post!