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• The Ballad of Roy Benavidez

  the Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero

  Sturkey, William,

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  The dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped U.S. history.

• Tuesday's Promise

  One Veteran, One Dog, and Their Bold Quest to Change Lives

  Montalván, Luis Carlos,

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  A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Unbroken Bonds of Battle

  a Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship

  Jones, Johnny Joey,

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  Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, Jones faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. Through unfiltered and authentic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Once a Warrior

  How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home

  Wood, Jake, 1983-

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  From Marine sniper Jake Wood comes a riveting memoir of leading over 100,000 veterans to a life of renewed service, volunteering to battle hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, pandemics, and civil wars, and inspiring onlookers as their unique…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Patriot's Promise

  Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word

  Del Toro, Israel, Jr., 1975-

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  An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the Air Force.

• I Have Your Back

  How An American Soldier Became An International Hero

  Sileo, Tom,

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  As an American warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis had all of our backs. This vivid and visceral account of Mike's selfless, 24-year journey will motivate us to "live like Mike" by always putting family, friends and country first.

• Thank You for My Service

  Best, Mat,

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  Follow this veteran's life as a teenager in a military family dealing with 9/11, continuing through the intensity of four years as an Army Ranger and five years as a private military contractor, and concluding with one of the most…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Ordinary Dog

  My Partner From the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid

  Chesney, Will, 1984-

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  The powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life.

• Scars and Stripes

  An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself

  Kennedy, Tim, 1979-

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  From decorated Green Beret sniper, UFC headliner, and all around badass, Tim Kennedy, a rollicking, inspirational memoir offering lessons in how to embrace failure and weather storms, in order to unlock the strongest version of yourself.

• Craig & Fred

  a Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

  Grossi, Craig,

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  Tells the uplifting true story of a U.S. Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America spreading a positive message.

• Call Me An American

  Refugee to Patriot : Lessons Learned for a Strong America

  Cao, Hung (U.S. Navy veteran),

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  From his childhood growing up in sub-Saharan Africa to his years fighting to preserve life as a naval officer in Special Operations, Captain Cao refutes the insidious narrative that the American dream is no longer accessible or achievable.

• From Baghdad, With Love

  a Dog, a Marine, and the Love That Saved Them

  Kopelman, Jay,

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  What happens when the indelible bond between a man and a dog formed in the harshest of conditions is put the test? An ultimately uplifting lesson on life and love that only a special bond can bring.

• Call Me Chef, Dammit!

  a Veteran's Journey From the Rural South to the White House

  Rush, Andre,

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  Every step of the way, Chef Rush has overcome tremendous obstacles, including battling stereotypes and racism. And in this memoir, he shares not only his wounds and what he experienced along the road to recovery but also the optimism,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Service

  a Navy SEAL at War

  Luttrell, Marcus

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  The author turns his focus from his own experiences as a combat-trained Navy SEAL to the nature of service on America's battlefields and the soldiers who give their lives to defend their nation and each other.