Volunteers

The medical personnel who had previously served at Valour Ridge had been dispatched to Nordland to aid in a challenging peacekeeping assignment and had yet to return. Other than Craig, none of the current staff had been there for more than three months. Craig explained the situation and let everyone speak their mind. Ramiro Meyers raised his hand first. ‘I’ve worked in conflict zones and disaster-stricken regions before. And I’ve worked with civilians, soldiers, and children in crisis.’ The 34-year-old doctor was a recent transfer. His skin was deeply tanned, and a jagged scar ran across his left forearm, a souvenir from a particularly intense field operation. Heads nodded around the table. His experience might be just what was needed in a tight spot. Matthew Carlson, 31 years old, was the second to volunteer. Before coming to Valour Ridge, he’d served in peacekeeping corps around the world. His experience extended beyond the battlefield, encompassing his dedication to improving health