Download or read book A Marine s Journal written by Mike Holiday and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He had been given a break from work detail and was just finishing his smoke when he heard a loud explosion from third platoons area. As he ran up to see what was going on, several marines were already there standing around looking at a downed marine. Holiday rushed up to the scene and was stopped short in his tracks. There before him lay a man almost blown in half. He could see the mans spine and little else. He looked into the mans face, a young kid no older than he was himself. He saw the man look straight at him and then look away. Holiday watched the life leave the young mans eyes. He knew the exact instant the man had died. It left him cold and numbin shock. But Holiday found it fascinating to see life one second and then nothing the next. Holiday kept staring at the dead marine, pondering what he had just witnessed, vaguely aware of being given orders to remove the body. But Holiday was frozenunable to move to obey that order.
Download or read book When Reagan Sent In the Marines written by Patrick J. Sloyan and published by Thomas Dunne Books. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this formidable narrative, the prize-winning and super honest reporter, Patrick Sloyan, adds the depth of a scholar's context to produce a gripping reminder of why we should never forget history. He makes readers feel like they were eye witnesses." —Ralph Nader From a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who reported on the events as they happened, an action-packed account of Reagan's failures in the 1983 Marines barracks bombing in Beirut. On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb destroyed the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut. 241 Americans were killed in the worst terrorist attack our nation would suffer until 9/11. We’re still feeling the repercussions today. When Reagan Sent In the Marines tells why the Marines were there, how their mission became confused and compromised, and how President Ronald Reagan used another misguided military venture to distract America from the attack and his many mistakes leading up to it. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Patrick J. Sloyan uses his own contemporaneous reporting, his close relationships with the Marines in Beirut, recently declassified documents, and interviews with key players, including Reagan’s top advisers, to shine a new light on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and Reagan’s doomed ceasefire in Beirut. Sloyan draws on interviews with key players to explore the actions of Kissinger and Haig, while revealing the courage of Marine Colonel Timothy Geraghty, who foresaw the disaster in Beirut, but whom Reagan would later blame for it. More than thirty-five years later, America continues to wrestle with Lebanon, the Marines with the legacy of the Beirut bombing, and all of us with the threat of Mideast terror that the attack furthered. When Reagan Sent In The Marines is about a historical moment, but one that remains all too present today.
Download or read book Deployment Journal for Marines written by Simple Journals and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-12 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semper Fidelis This is a 6"x9" journal diary with 110 pages of lined journaling paper for marines to write their thoughts, feelings, prayers, and plans for the future. The compact size and durable, glossy paperback cover of this book makes it a great deployment or military recruit gift idea for active-duty or reserve military personnel in the United States Marine Corps. Designed and printed in the USA, this journal would make a great deployment gift idea for your deployed: Husband Wife Sister Brother Daughter Son Mom Dad Boyfriend Girlfriend Coworker Friend Neighbor Support our United States military and get your journal gift today.
Download or read book Oil War written by Robert Goralski and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1987 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full story of the role that oil played in the origins and outcome of World War II.
Download or read book Deployment Journal Marine Corps My Journey Away from Home written by Activity for Adults and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being away from home is hard. It is hard on the person who is away, and it is hard on those waiting for their return. This Deployment Journal is a way to keep in touch spiritually during those long absences. Even with modern internet communications, the ability to sit down and write what is in your heart whenever the mood strikes, can be comforting. This journal is also to store memories for later years, and later generations. This journal is a depository for an important chapter in the family story. This is part of a set of journals. One for the person deployed, one for the family left behind, one for older children so that they can write down their thoughts and one for small children (Kids) with space for pictures for Mommy or Daddy, Sister or Brother. These journals will become great family keepsakes. Journals are important deployment items and can be excellent deployment gifts. They would be great deployment books for spouses and an important element of deployment for kids. Buy the one for you: The series include: Journals for the Person Deployed, for Spouses or Family, for Children, and for the youngest Kids - There is a complete set for ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE and MARINES. ALSO; 25% of the Author's royalties for these journals goes directly to Veteran's Organizations. This description will be updated regularly to show the amounts contributed, Starting January 2018.
Download or read book The Marines of Montford Point written by Melton A. McLaurin and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an executive order from President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, the United States Marine Corps--the last all-white branch of the U.S. military--was forced to begin recruiting and enlisting African Americans. The first black recruits received basic training at the segregated Camp Montford Point, adjacent to Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, North Carolina. Between 1942 and 1949 (when the base was closed as a result of President Truman's 1948 order fully desegregating all military forces) more than 20,000 men trained at Montford Point, most of them going on to serve in the Pacific Theatre in World War II as members of support units. This book, in conjunction with the documentary film of the same name, tells the story of these Marines for the first time. Drawing from interviews with 60 veterans, The Marines of Montford Point relates the experiences of these pioneers in their own words. From their stories, we learn about their reasons for enlisting; their arrival at Montford Point and the training they received there; their lives in a segregated military and in the Jim Crow South; their experiences of combat and service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam; and their legacy. The Marines speak with flashes of anger and humor, sometimes with sorrow, sometimes with great wisdom, and always with a pride fostered by incredible accomplishment in the face of adversity. This book serves to recognize and to honor the men who desegregated the Marine Corps and loyally served their country in three major wars.
Download or read book Proud Marine Mom written by Military Appreciation Press and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want a great gift for a mom whose son or daughter is a marine? Get this journal today! This blank lined journal is the perfect present for your favorite friend or family member who loves their soldier who serves their country. Details for this journal include: 6x9 inches, 120 pages, matte finished black cover and cream paper interior. For more books and journals, be sure to click on the author name.
Download or read book U s Marines Journal written by Plainsimplebooks and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Blank Book Journal or Diary to keep thoughts and ideas. Bound paperback book with 150 grayscale lined and numbered pages to fill any way you want. Book opens easily for comfortable writing with ample margins for extra notations or doodling. Perfect for bullet journaling. Art on cover is U.S. Marine Corps.
Download or read book The Bridges of Vietnam written by Fred L. Edwards and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an intelligence officer during the Vietnam War, Fred L. Edwards Jr., was instructed to "visit every major ground unit in the country. Go to Special Forces camps, ground reconnaissance units, armored cavalry units, and waterborne reconnaissance units. Search everywhere for intelligence sources--long range patrols, boats, electronic surveillance, and agent operations. Don't get bogged down by dog-and-pony shows staged for colonels and generals."
Download or read book The Last Parallel a Marine S War Journal Scholar s Choice Edition written by Martin Russ and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Last Parallel written by Martin Russ and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Corps Prayer Journal written by Mandy Leigh and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This prayer journal is designed for Recruits, Marines, parents, grandparents, spouses, aunts, uncles, and other loved ones to reflect, pray and write their innermost thoughts throughout this journey. This 365-day prayer journal is designed to serve as your faith-filled guide during times of first good-byes, training, deployments, and the everyday sacrifices that our Marines and families endure by keeping our country safe. The journal invites you to share your thoughts in the thoughts and notes sections, favorite scriptures and quotes, 30-day prayer challenges, and prayer lists, grateful lists, and lined pages to write your daily reflections. God Bless you all, Semper Fi.
Download or read book The Defender s Prayer Marines at Iwo Jima written by Nimble Muse Journals and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEFENDER'S PRAYER Father, Keep my sights clear and my blade of intention sharp and true. I know safety is of the LORD, and my care is dependent upon YOU. Whether in the valley of the shadow of death, or the halls of victory, Your Spirit's presence YOU always provide. Should I find myself among hostiles, in Your peace, I pledge to abide. There is no companion like unto thee LORD, Your grace this morning was fresh and new. Keep my heart, clothe me with honor and courage. Let my actions be a credit to YOU. A life of service is full of uncertainty. I thank YOU that Your angels are standing watch with me through the night. Bless my buddy by my side. Join us in the brotherhood of uncommon valor. Make us a reflection of Your light. I have pledged to preserve America's posterity.Help me protect all that is lasting and right. In JESUS Name, Amen Perfect gift journal for members of the United States Marine Corps We wrote the The Defender's Prayer Christian poem to honor the great men and women who serve, and have served, this great country. As a veteran, married to a veteran, I know how essential prayer is to those who wear the uniform, and their families, as they are faced with various trials every day. This military poem will be an encouragement, and a reminder of Whom we are to depend on and trust in, every time this notebook is picked up and written in. Features and Uses of this Military Journal Notebook 6"x9"- Fits in a backpack, tote bag, handbag, and glove compartment 120 blank lined pages - 90 GSM white high quality paper Premium Designed Matte cover - absorbs scratches and scuffs Use as a prayer journal, for taking notes during meetings, keeping track of appointments, logbook, recording your experiences, and more! Encouraging gift for Christians who have recently enlisted or graduating from boot camp. Great deployment gift Buy this beautiful journal today and show your appreciation and support for our troops. For other variations of journals with The Defender's Prayer, click or tap on Author name under the title!
Download or read book Only Smart Women Become MARINES Perfect Notebook Journal Gift for a Future MARINE written by Marines B.I Notebooks and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 120 pages Journal/Notebook features: * 120 wide-ruled lined pages. * 6 x 9 size journal - big enough for your writing and small enough for everyday use. * A black cover page. * A great matte finish look.
Download or read book Kids Deployment Journal Marine Corps While You Are Away written by Activity for Adults and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being away from home is hard. It is hard on the person who is away, and it is hard on those waiting for their return. This Deployment Journal is a way to keep in touch spiritually during those long absences. Even with modern internet communications, the ability to sit down and write what is in your heart whenever the mood strikes, can be comforting. This journal is also to store memories for later years, and later generations. This journal is a depository for an important chapter in the family story. This is part of a set of journals. One for the person deployed, one for the family left behind, one for older children so that they can write down their thoughts and one for small children (Kids) with space for pictures for Mommy or Daddy, Sister or Brother. These journals will become great family keepsakes. Journals are important deployment items and can be excellent deployment gifts. They would be great deployment books for spouses and an important element of deployment for kids. Buy the one for you: The series include: Journals for the Person Deployed, for Spouses or Family, for Children, and for the youngest Kids - There is a complete set for ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE and MARINES. ALSO; 25% of the Author's royalties for these journals goes directly to Veteran's Organizations. This description will be updated regularly to show the amounts contributed, Starting January 2018.
Download or read book Digital Influence Mercenaries written by James (J.F.) Forest and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's online attention economy, supply and demand have created a rapidly growing market for firms and entrepreneurs using the tactics, tools, and strategies of digital influence warfare to gain profit and power. This book focuses on the more malicious types of online activity such as deception, provocation, and a host of other dirty tricks conducted by these "digital influence mercenaries." They can be located anywhere with an Internet connection--Brazil, China, Iran, Macedonia, Russia, Zimbabwe--and the targets of their influence efforts can be whomever and wherever they are paid to attack. They can do this for state governments willing to pay and provide their targeting instructions (usually in support of foreign policy objectives) and may have specific metrics by which they will assess the mercenaries' performance. Non-state actors (including corporations and political parties) can pay for these kinds of digital influence services as well. And in addition to being paid for services rendered, digital influence mercenaries can also profit simply by manipulating the targeted advertising algorithms used by social media platforms. James J. F. Forest describes in detail the various tools and tactics these mercenaries use to exploit the uncertainties, fears, and biases of their targets including bots, deep-fake images, fake news, provocation, deception and trolling. He also shows how they weaponize conspiracy theories and disinformation to manipulate people's beliefs and perceptions. Forest also highlights how government agencies and social media platforms are trying to defend against these foreign influence campaigns through such tactics as shutting down offending websites, Facebook pages, and YouTube channels; tagging disinformation with warning labels; identifying and blocking coordinated inauthentic behavior; and suspending social media accounts, often permanently. European and North American governments have launched numerous investigations against these mercenaries, and in some cases have brought criminal charges. Forest concludes with suggestions for how each of us can learn to identify disinformation and other malicious efforts and defend ourselves in the future.
Download or read book Marine Maxims written by Thomas J Gordon and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain where information is key. Its purpose is to provide future leaders with a professional development plan that will steel their resolve and enable them to lead with honor. Thematically, these maxims build upon a foundation of character, courage, and will. To be effective, a leader must model and inspire the will to persevere in the face of danger or adversity. The essence of effective leadership is credibility. A leader’s credibility is derived from a congruence of competence and character. Exceptional leaders are not remembered for what they accomplished, but how they did it. Those that lead with integrity will be remembered as a leader worth following.
