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Author : Walter Horace Barrett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781930154124
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (541 download)
Download or read book My Story written by Walter Horace Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lincoln Hokenbrough
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1300515376
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Every Soldier Has a Story written by Lincoln Hokenbrough and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hero. "A man admired for his achievements and noble qualities." It is a word that we in America throw around too lightly to athletes and celebrities. Thankfully, we also use it more accurately to describe our soldiers. Clarence Hibbs, a World War II veteran, refuses to describe himself as a hero. A husband, father, and grandpa, yes. An educator, certainly. But a hero? He would not even consider it. His story is like that of so many other veterans. He doesn't want the attention. He does not want to be singled out. He remembers his buddies who sacrificed more and did not come home. He remembers the death. He remembers the pain. He remembers the tears. When he looks in the mirror, he sees an old man with buried memories of real heroes. But those of us who know him best would say that he's a hero for all of the right reasons. You will have to judge for yourself.
Author : Donald R. Dunn II
Publisher : America Star Books
ISBN 13 : 9781462652235
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (522 download)
Download or read book Every Soldier Has a Story written by Donald R. Dunn II and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sgt. 1st Class Donald Ray Dunn II is a retired United States Army Public Affairs Non Commissioned Officer with twenty-five years, eight months, and two days of service. He was an Active Duty Reserve Soldier AGR. He is also a certified Army Armor tank instructor. He has an Associate's Degree in Science and has been to countless Army Military schools. He served as a journalist in the Army in Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF 1), Bosnia, Operation Joint Forge, Panama, Germany, Korea, Canada, Alaska, Honduras, and Kuwait. Also his awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, ten Army Achievement Medals, three National Defense Ribbons, Iraq Combat Action Badge, Iraqi Freedom Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, two Overseas Medals, two Armed Forces, Expeditionary Medals, three Non Commissioned Officer Ribbons, Humanitarian Service Medal, two Armed Forces Medals with M Device, Southwest Asia Service Medal, eight Good Conduct Medals, two Army Components Achievement Medals, twelve Overseas Army Reserve Ribbons, Expert .45 Caliber Pistol and M16A2 Rifle Medals, Army Service Ribbon, and a Navy/Marine Presidential Unit Citation for service with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Dunn also has two 3rd Place Keith L. Ware Awards for publications on Hurricane Andrew and Camp Wildcat, a drug reduction program. His stateside Continental United States (CONUS) assignments include Public Affairs units and headquarters jobs in Queens, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, Little Rock, Arkansas, Columbia, South Carolina, Columbus, Ohio, and he Fort Knox, Kentucky where he came into the Army back in 1981. Donald Ray Dunn II now resides in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Telena. His only son, Sgt. Donald Ray Dunn III, is also in the Army now and is currently an Information Technology Specialist.
Author : William A. Taylor
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 162349169X
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)
Download or read book Every Citizen a Soldier written by William A. Taylor and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1943, US Army leaders such as John M. Palmer, Walter L. Weible, George C. Marshall, and John J. McCloy mounted a sustained and vigorous campaign to establish a system of universal military training (UMT) in America. Fearful of repeating the rapid demobilization and severe budget cuts that had accompanied peace following World War I, these leaders saw UMT as the basis for their postwar plans. As a result, they promoted UMT extensively and aggressively. In Every Citizen a Soldier: The Campaign for Universal Military Training after World War II, William A. Taylor illustrates how army leaders failed to adapt their strategy to the political realities of the day and underscores the delicate balance in American democracy between civilian and military control of strategy. This story is vital because of the ultimate outcome of the failure of the UMT initiative: the birth of the Cold War draft.
Author : John Crawford
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101217391
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)
Download or read book The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell written by John Crawford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Michael Herr's Dispatches, a National Guardsman's account of the war in Iraq. John Crawford joined the Florida National Guard to pay for his college tuition, willingly exchanging one weekend a month and two weeks a year for a free education. But in Autumn 2002, one semester short of graduating and newly married—in fact, on his honeymoon—he was called to active duty and sent to the front lines in Iraq. Crawford and his unit spent months upon months patrolling the streets of Baghdad, occupying a hostile city. During the breaks between patrols, Crawford began recording what he and his fellow soldiers witnessed and experienced. Those stories became The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell—a haunting and powerful, compellingly honest book that imparts the on-the-ground reality of waging the war in Iraq, and marks as the introduction of a mighty literary voice forged in the most intense of circumstances.
Author : Tom Wiener
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9780792262077
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Forever a Soldier written by Tom Wiener and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains thirty-seven narratives, drawn from letters, diaries, private memoirs, and oral histories in which American veterans describe their experiences serving in conflicts from the First World War to the twenty-first-century war in Iraq.
Author : Rick Bragg
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 1400042615
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)
Download or read book I Am a Soldier, Too written by Rick Bragg and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2003-11-11 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author lends his remarkable narrative skills to the story of the most famous POW this country has known. In I Am a Soldier, Too, Bragg lets Jessica Lynch tell the story of her capture in the Iraq War in her own words--not the sensationalized ones of the media's initial reports. Here we see how a humble rural upbringing leads to a stint in the military, one of the most exciting job options for a young person in Palestine, West Virginia. We see the real story behind the ambush in the Iraqi Desert that led to Lynch's capture. And we gain new perspective on her rescue from an Iraqi hospital where she had been receiving care. Here Lynch’s true heroism and above all, modesty, is allowed to emerge, as we're shown how she managed her physical recovery from her debilitating wounds and contended with the misinformation--both deliberate and unintended--surrounding her highly publicized rescue. In the end, what we see is a uniquely American story of courage and true heroism.
Author : Samuel B.Wing
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230440293
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)
Download or read book The Soldier's Story written by Samuel B.Wing and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ...which had been the cause of the death of so many soldiers. First they would begin to talk discouragingly and to look very melancholy; and then would be idle a good part of the time about their tents, sad and despondent; and in a short time they would answer to the doctor-call, and soon be admitted to the hospital; and after that it was not long before they would be carried out with muffled drums. It was best for us, nay, it was absolutely necessary for us to use every means to be cheerful and hopeful and to be busily employed, for these would be the means of driving the blues far, far away. At times the soldiers would get together and sing, and how heartily they would sing! "When this cruel war is over" we sang again and again praying that we might all meet again. As the spring drew near, we were kept quite busy in drilling, target shooting, picket and other duties, which consumed the most of our time and gave no time for the blues. April was a cool month for that climate, with considerable wind. We moved our camp about two miles out. This was for the purpose of getting out of winter-quarters and preparing for the field. This was on the 26th of April. CHAPTER VII. THE BATTLE FIELD. The second of May at night we received orders to march. So we thought we must have another dish of the good old army beans. These were baked in the ground, and I believe no better way has ever been found for baking beans, as the moisture of the ground keeps then from drying up. They were cooked until they were cherry-red, and were delicious. The army beans to this day are held in reverence by the old soldiers. We did not get much sleep that night, for some were taking down their tents and putting their things together, although no orders had been...
Author : Erin Morris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781643075631
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (756 download)
Download or read book Who Is Sam the Soldier? written by Erin Morris and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ever wonder what a soldier actually does? Why does he dress that way? Could I be a soldier one day? Private First Class Sam Smith is a soldier in the U.S. Army. Come along with Sam as he tells all about what it's like to live, work, and (even) relax like a soldier."
Author : Ricardo S. Sanchez
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061562432
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (615 download)
Download or read book Wiser in Battle written by Ricardo S. Sanchez and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former commander of coalition forces in Iraq reports back from the front lines of the global war on terror to provide a comprehensive and chilling exploration of America's historic military and foreign-policy blunder. With unflinching candor, Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez describes the chaos on the Iraqi battlefield caused by the Bush administration's misguided command of the military, as well as his own struggle to set the coalition on the path toward victory. Sanchez shows how minor insurgent attacks grew into synchronized operations that finally ignited into a major insurgency and all-out civil war. He provides an insider's account of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, explaining the circumstances that led to the abuses, who perpetrated them, and what the formal investigations revealed. Sanchez also details the cynical use of the Iraq War for political gain in Washington and shows how the pressure of an around-the-clock news cycle drove and distorted critical battle decisions. The first book written by a former on-site commander in Iraq, Wiser in Battle is essential reading for all who wish to understand the Iraqi incursion and the role of America's military in the new century.
Author : Chuck Holton
Publisher : Multnomah
ISBN 13 : 030756438X
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)
Download or read book A More Elite Soldier written by Chuck Holton and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former U.S. Army Ranger Chuck Holton shows how God oversees our training and gives each of us specific skills to accomplish the mission He has for us in this great spiritual war. The rigor of becoming an Airborne Ranger is exceeded only by the challenge of being one--but those who join their ranks find fulfillment in something bigger than themselves. In the same way, pursuing God's objectives energizes our everyday lives. In this riveting book, you will be issued potent spiritual ammunition for your daily battles from the perspective of a seasoned Special Operations soldier. Life is combat. From the instant the alarm clock signals the beginning of your day, you’re jumping into a zone of uncertainty and your survival depends on having a clear focus. Your objective: Get on mission as an elite soldier and become part of something bigger than yourself. God will lead you through the danger zone of today’s insecurity, equipping you to make a difference.
Author : Alex De Campi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1940878748
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (48 download)
Download or read book True War Stories written by Alex De Campi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sniper in Haiti faces the repercussions of the shot he never took. A team of SEALs help rescue a kidnapped girl in the Philippines. Army interpreters in Iraq battle their toughest foe: the rats of Saddam’s palace. A soldier on a late-night run surprises a motorpool saboteur. A young cavalry lieutenant, fresh off the Battle of Kamdesh, meets the Marine half-brother he’s never known. A Navy ship reacts to an unexpected man overboard. And if you’ve ever wondered what Christmas was like in a war zone, you’re about to find out. True War Stories is a 260-page full color graphic novel anthology containing fifteen true tales of American service members overseas. Nearly every branch of the military is represented in this collection of stories that are heartwarming, heroic, harrowing, and even at times, hilarious, spanning the globe. This unique project, assembled by the multiple-Eisner nominated writer/editor, Alex de Campi and co-written/edited by Iraq War veteran Khai Krumbhaar is an entertaining and moving work of graphic nonfiction, pairing members of the US military with the biggest names in comics to share real war stories told by those who lived them. Artists include Peter Krause, Ryan Howe, Skylar Patridge (drawing her own father's Vietnam story), Eoin Marron, Tish Doolin (a former Army medic), Dave Acosta, A. D'Amico, Drew Moss, Josh Hood, PJ Holden, Chris Peterson, Sam Hart, Jeff McComsey, and Paul Williams. Colors are by Dee Cunniffe, Matt Soffe, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Tarsis Cruz, and Aladdin Collar. All lettering is done by de Campi herself.
Author : Rev. William J. Bellamy
Publisher : Image Comics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book Soldier Stories (One-Shot) written by Rev. William J. Bellamy and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soldier Stories features four compelling tales of military conflict all written by veterans who served. These first-person accounts of real-life warfare have been re-imagined across a variety of genres from sci-fi to horror to personal memoir. What's it like to wait out a chemical attack? How does it feel to abandon your allies? In a world of push-button warfare has killing gotten too easy? How do you go on when the war is over but the struggle is not? These are personal stories compelling stories stories that will haunt and surprise you. Because every soldier has a story.
Author : Flo Groberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501165887
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)
Download or read book 8 Seconds of Courage written by Flo Groberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the author's childhood relocation from France to the U.S., where as a naturalized citizen he joined the military and served multiple tours in Afghanistan before he was wounded while protecting his patrol from a suicide bomber.
Author : Stephen Snyder-Hill
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1612346979
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)
Download or read book Soldier of Change written by Stephen Snyder-Hill and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the official U.S. policy on gays serving in the military, was repealed in September 2011, soldier Stephen Snyder-Hill (then Captain Hill) was serving in Iraq. Having endured years of this policy, which passively encouraged a culture of fear and secrecy for gay soldiers, Snyder-Hill submitted a video to a Republican primary debate held two days after the repeal. In the video he asked for the Republicans' thoughts regarding the repeal and their plans, if any, to extend spousal benefits to legally married gay and lesbian soldiers. His video was booed by the audience on national television. Soldier of Change captures not only the media frenzy that followed that moment, placing Snyder-Hill at the forefront of this modern civil rights movement, but also his twenty-year journey as a gay man in the army: from self-loathing to self-acceptance to the most important battle of his life-protecting the disenfranchised. Since that time, Snyder-Hill has traveled the country with his husband, giving interviews on major news networks and speaking at universities, community centers, and pride parades, a champion of LGBT equality.
Author : Steven Elliott
Publisher : NavPress
ISBN 13 : 149642994X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (964 download)
Download or read book War Story written by Steven Elliott and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every soldier has a war story. Steven Elliott’s opens with the death of American hero Pat Tillman by “friendly fire” in Afghanistan—when Army Ranger Elliott pulled the trigger, believing he and his fellow soldiers were firing on the enemy. Tormented by remorse and PTSD in the aftermath of Tillman’s death, Elliott descended into the depths of guilt, alcoholism, and depression; lost his marriage and his faith; and struggled to stay alive. The war that began on foreign soil had followed him home. A must-read for veterans and their loved ones, War Story is an explosive look at the chaos of war—and the battle for life in its aftermath. It confronts some of life’s biggest questions: Why do we choose to fight for a country or a cause? What happens when the cost of that fight overwhelms and destroys? Can we forgive and be forgiven? How do we find hope? At its core, War Story is a dramatic personal encounter with war and faith, love and tragedy, and ultimate renewal. All of the author’s proceeds from the writing of this book will be donated to organizations serving the mental health needs of the active duty and veteran community.
Author : Jake Wood
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780577192
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Among You written by Jake Wood and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among You is the gripping real-life story of a soldier serving on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an unforgettable, unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Jake Wood lives parallel lives: encased in the glass tower of an international investment bank by day, he is also a dedicated TA soldier who serves on the front line during the invasion of Iraq, later returning to the war zone to conduct surveillance on insurgents. Disillusioned with the dullness and amorality of the banking world, he escapes back to the army for a third tour of duty. But in Afghanistan he discovers the savage, dehumanising effects that war has on both the body and the mind. Diagnosed with chronic PTSD on his return, he must now fight the last enemy – himself – in order to exorcise the ghosts of his past. Brutally honest and beautifully written, Among You brings home the harsh reality of front-line combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the courage of the troops who risk their lives for their country, as well as revealing the devastating after-effects of service.
