America's Fighting Force is a compelling story of the young, normal everyday kids that defend our freedom. This is not a biography, although you will get to know the author. It is a documentary that spans eight years of active military service bringing you tales from all over the United States to overseas, including Korea and Iraq. It also showcases a side of the military that is not often written about: the everyday true-life side. It takes you from living in the field and shooting fire missions to cars and women and music. It takes you from being locked down in Korea to playing paper, rock, scissors with young Korean kids, probably five or six years old, even though we couldn't even speak to each other. It will take you from deploying to Iraq and running missions to Baghdad, to living in our tents and writing stupid songs to amuse ourselves. Written from September 2003 to July 2005, America's Fighting Force is a thoroughly detailed account that can be related to by not only members of the military, but every American with a sense of pride in our country as well.
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Excellent Portrayal and a Fun Read,
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Tom has done an incredible job portraying the day-to-day adventures/misadventures of today's service members. I couldn't help but draw the similarities between SGT Hurley and a young Holden Caulfield. Tom's book is a must read for anyone considering a stint or career in the U.S. Armed Services or anyone looking to gain a deeper appreciation of the life in uniform.
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The most accurate portrayal of contemporary military life. Thomas Hurley has done what has become a rarity in todays culture. The author has shyed away from the "Hollywood" renditions of the common military, This brings the soldiers home and depicts the honest truth about the kids that protect this country. He brings to his readers the honest in the dirt truth about the average kid who decides to enlist in the US Army. Funny, honest, Controversial as well exciting. Guaranteed excellent Buy, and a great gift for both military and civilian consumers.
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This is one of the best books I have read in a while. He hit the nail on the head talking about life in the military revolving around cars, music, partying and chasing women. I couldn't put it down after I bought, only breaking for sleep and food. This book is hilarious and a must read if you were/are in the military. I guarantee you will be able to relate to something in this book.
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