Millennium Edition: Our Army at War No. 81 #[nn]

In "Fighting Footsteps," an American soldier in the desert uses his wits and the terrain to survive a relentless pursuit, felling an enemy sniper, a half-track, and a pilot—all while his footprints mark his path. When a sandstorm erases those tracks, leaving him stranded and cut off, his unit discovers a new trail to follow: the faint, persistent "kayo trail" he leaves behind.

In "Umbrella Pilot," a ground soldier dreams of soaring like his brother Phil, a pilot, until duty calls him to guide parachutists—only to find himself the lifeline when Phil’s plane is shot down and he’s forced to jump without a proper parachute. Written by a noted war comics scribe and illustrated with gritty precision, this poignant tale captures the weight of brotherhood and the quiet heroism of one man’s resolve in the face of chaos.

In "No Pocket for Easy," Eddie and Burt struggle to rejoin their comrades after being separated from Easy Company, only to discover the unit is trapped in a deadly pocket, surrounded by enemy tanks. The story unfolds with tense urgency as the two men face the grim reality of war, where every step toward reunion could be their last.