Chapter 16. THEN: GOODNIGHT VIETNAM

In Chapter 16, Notch wakes up after being severely injured in a mission. He is greeted by his comrades, Rich, Coop, and Thomas, who inform him that Allan is dead and Sarge was injured.  Sarge ‘awards’ Notch the Order of Ho Chi Minh, which he took off General Lan Tan Fong after killing him. The chapter concludes with Sarge informing the team that their unit is being disbanded and they are being sent back to the United States. Notch reflects on his uncertain future and the loss of his comrades, while Sarge offers them a chance to join his “contracting” business. The chapter ends with a mix of emotions as the team prepares to leave Vietnam and return to civilian life.