Cherry Ames, Army Nurse

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Cherry faces a pivotal choice between military service and civilian nursing after graduating as an RN. As Lieutenant Ames, she undergoes rigorous training under the tough Sergeant Deake. The uncertainty of deployment looms large until the Spencer unit is sent to Panama City. Amidst this, Cherry and her corpsman Bunce discover a mysterious old Indian in dire condition in an abandoned house. The story explores themes of duty, resilience, and the quest for answers as they seek to understand the stranger's illness and the potential of Dr. Joe's new serum.