"The commander leaves last": the story of "YOSA" from the 41st brigade

Before the war, "YOS" lived an ordinary life: study, work, plans.
And when the full-scale invasion began, he decided one thing for himself: he must be where he was needed.
It was not possible to get into the army right away.
He was not accepted. They said to wait. They doubted.
He did not stop.
He went and insisted for half a year. For half a year he achieved his goal. And in the end, he himself found an opportunity to join the unit.
“I just wanted to serve. Without options," he says.
That's how he ended up in the 41st brigade - from the first days of its formation.
At first - work without which there is no army: supply, equipment, training. Something that often remains behind the scenes, but on which everything depends.
Later - combat work. Different directions, different tasks, experiences that change a person.
But the most important thing in his story is not that.
The most important thing is the moment that shows who you really are.
During the difficult exit, the group held its ground. Then - the command to leave.
In such situations, everything is decided by preparation and character.
"YOS" organized the exit of people.
And I was the last one left.
"I am the commander. I'm the last one to leave. Because if not me, then who will take them out?" - he says.
In such moments, you don't think about yourself.
"The main thing is that mine come out," he adds.
This is not about heroism for the sake of stories.
This is about responsibility.
About the fact that words should always be followed by actions.
That is why such people are followed.
After being wounded, "YOS" did not leave the brigade.
He returned.
Not because forced.
And because he can't do otherwise.
Now he works where he can be most useful: he helps the unit, deals with equipment, organization, and support.
"I'm not who I was before. But I can work. And I work," he says.
And this is no less important.
Because the brigade does not stick to one role.
It sticks to people.
Those who come in first.
Those who leave last.
And those who make sure that others can complete their task.
"YOS" talks a lot about brothers.
"The boys will follow me," he says. he.
And in this phrase is not self-confidence.
But confidence in them.
They do not leave their own here.
Here are those who will pull out, insure, do their part of the job until the end.
And that is exactly what those who come to the 41st brigade feel.
This is not just a unit.
This is a team of people who take responsibility.
And keep it.
Until the end.
If it is close to you - you will understand why they stay here.
And why they come here.