Men in Action #1

Shorty O'Brien, the shortest and most mischievous G.I. in Able Company, is reluctantly chosen to test a new bullet-proof vest made of nylon—much to his dismay. When the unit goes on a combat patrol and comes under enemy fire, Shorty’s unexpected bravery and the vest’s surprising effectiveness turn him into an unlikely hero.

Captain John Cassey is abruptly summoned to the airport in Tokyo, where he’s assigned to deliver a briefcase containing a million dollars to General Winthrop in Soompagg—under the watchful eye of Sergeant Max Saler, who’s been designated as his guard. The courier insists the case must never leave Cassey’s possession, securing it to his wrist with a metal band and warning him not to let it out of his sight.

In a tense, quiet moment at the front, a patrol led by Jim Peters and his squad is sent to locate enemy positions, only to find themselves drawn into a series of escalating encounters with a cunning enemy soldier and a surprisingly agile dog. As the mission unfolds, the group must rely on quick thinking and nerve to survive a series of traps and ambushes, testing their courage and teamwork under fire.

Clem Yates, a spirited soldier with a deep pride in his Confederate heritage, stands out among his fellow G.I.s in Korea—wearing his great-grandfather’s Civil War cap and shouting the Rebel battle cry, “YIIIHEE—DIXIE!” Despite his eccentricity, his unorthodox tactics and fierce loyalty earn grudging respect, especially when he outsmarts an enemy tank during a patrol. As the unit faces danger and tension, Clem’s stubborn belief in his ancestor’s legacy becomes both a burden and a surprising strength.

Captain Tex is mocked by his fellow soldiers for refusing to fly the experimental Jet Jeep, a toy-like helicopter, until a surprise inspection by General Welles forces him into action—just as enemy Migs launch a raid, turning his impractical joke into a desperate fight for survival.