I don't need a medal, sir. Not to remind me to do the right thing, at least. Truth is, I've been lucky to know people whose example reminds me every day. 
Appearing in "Flashbacks"
Featured Characters:
- Flash Thompson (Main story and flashback)
- ⏴ Spider-Man (Peter Parker) ⏵ (Only in flashback)
Supporting Characters:
- General Fazekas (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- Iraqi terrorists
Other Characters:
- US Army
- Sergeant Baski (First appearance)
- Olson
- Santos (First appearance)
- Senus (First appearance)
- Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) (Only in flashback)
- Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) (Only in flashback)
- Juggernaut (Cain Marko) (Only in flashback)
- Sinister Six (Only in flashback)
- Kraven The Hunter (Sergei Kravinoff) (Only in flashback)
- Vulture (Adrian Toomes) (Only in flashback)
- Sandman (Flint Marko) (Only in flashback)
- Doctor Octopus (Otto Octavius) (Only in flashback)
- Mysterio (Quentin Beck) (Only in flashback)
- Electro (Max Dillon) (Only in flashback)
- F.B.I. (Mentioned)
Races and Species:
Locations:
- Earth
- Europe
- Asia
- North America (Only in flashback)
- United States of America (Only in flashback)
- New York State (Only in flashback)
- New York City (Only in flashback)
- Queens (Only in flashback)
- Forest Hills (Only in flashback)
- Queens (Only in flashback)
- New York City (Only in flashback)
- Pentagon (Mentioned)
- New York State (Only in flashback)
- United States of America (Only in flashback)
Items:
- Doctor Doom's Armor (Only in flashback)
- Spider-Man's Suit and Web-Shooters (Only in flashback)
- Crimson Cosmos Armor (Only in flashback)
- Vulture's Wings (Only in flashback)
- Doctor Octopus' Tentacles (Only in flashback)
- Kraven's Lion's Head Vest (Only in flashback)
- Mysterio Suit (Only in flashback)
- Iron Spider Armor (Only in flashback)
Synopsis for "Flashbacks"
While in the hospital, Flash Thompson receives a visit from General Fazekas who has to interview him because he has been reported for a decoration for valor. While they talk, the general asks him about his fascination with Spider-Man and Flash replies that he admires his tenacity. Flash then talks about his last mission, telling how the Stryker overturned and his unit was involved in a firefight, how he entered a building with some companions to eliminate the militiamen who had taken refuge there and how to save a wounded comrade he lost his legs.
Solicit Synopsis
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO FLASH THOMPSON?
A powerful story taking Peter Parker's former nemesis and Spider-Man's biggest fan from the avenues of New York to the war torn Middle East along with his fellow brothers in the US Army.Trivia
- This issue is dedicated to "the men and women who serve, have served and will serve in Iraq and Afghanistan with bravery and honor. (With special thanks to Sergeant Jeffrey Guerin, U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division.)"