The squad's next assignment is a public relations mission to a nearby village as part of a program called "Chieu Hoi." The Americans bring food and medical supplies to the Vietnamese townspeople, spreading the message that any Communist defectors are welcome on their side. The foul-mouthed Sergeant Simpson likes to hunt, and Monaco was a star athlete in high school. Brewster is also African American and planning to apply to theology school. Later, the squad members speak about their lives in "the World." Lobel, a curly-haired Jewish soldier from California, likes comparing the reality of war to Hollywood movies. This catalyzes the subsequent transfer of the VC to the intelligence unit. Peewee and the VC even smoke a cigarette together until the captain catches them - which is when the VC jumps on Peewee and tries to take his pistol. Peewee strikes up a conversation with the prisoner, who speaks perfect English. Meanwhile, a VC is at the camp, awaiting questioning. Jenkins's death continues to plague Perry's thoughts. While watching his superiors place Jenkins's body in the bag and zip it up, Perry feels like he is going to "throw up." Afterwards, Lieutenant Carroll leads the squad in a prayer for Jenkins, whom he calls a "fallen angel warrior." Perry writes another letter to his mother but decides not to mention Jenkins, since he does not want to upset her. Perry is tasked with bringing a body bag to Sergeant Simpson and Lieutenant Carroll from the supply closet.
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