KILO SIERRA is a sea story, a Navy story, and a love story set against the background of American and Asian culture in 1972. KILO SIERRA blends Vietnam combat action, antics of sailors on liberty, the hand of fate, and the power of love and friendships. KILO SIERRA takes the reader to the mountains of Colorado, jungles of Southeast Asia, and the city streets of the Philippines, Japan, and Hong Kong. The author served in the US Navy, 1965-1993. He retired as a Commander, in Naval Intelligence, and taught social studies in high school and college until 2005. The catalyst for the novel KILO SIERRA was his tour aboard USS MIDWAY, 1971-74, while attached to Fighter Squadron 161 -- one of the most famous F-4 Phantom squadrons of the Vietnam War. He later served aboard two other carriers; USS Independence, and USS America; the latter in the Persian Gulf during the 1990-1991 Gulf War, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.
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Sierra Hotel,
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A great read!
The author weaves an action packed yarn around aircraft carrier operations during the final stages of the Vietnam War. He accurately portrays and describes the physical and emotional environment of Navy carrier based squadron personnel at war and play. His description of aerial combat and carrier flight operations may cause palms to sweat. His stories of the time spent relaxing ashore in the Philippines, Hong Kong, etc., may bring joyous tears of remembrance to those who were there and laughter to those who weren't. His focus on the personal life of his characters, their honor, love, and sacrifice, will remind some of why they serve and lift the spirit of others. Though names are changed, it is obvious to anyone who served with the author that the deployment he writes about is the one they were on. The general events are only fictionalized versions of the real deal. I know, because I was there. The phrase, "Kilo Sierra" is an expression formed from the phonetic initials of a Navy saying. Sierra Hotel is another expression meaning "very good" (or words to that effect).
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An exciting novel that can capture any reader!,
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The writer's ability to combine the excitement of combat, the antics of sailors, along with the romance of a long distance relationship, makes this book appealing to any audience. I found myself setting my alarm to wake up an hour early each morning to get to the next chapter. You don't have to be in the military to fall in love with this incredible novel. Highly recommended!
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KILO SIERRA - a great book about the U. S. Navy and Vietnam,
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Kilo Sierra by Tom Terlizzi is a great read and one of the top books I read in the last year. It captures, perfectly, what life aboard an aircraft carrier in combat is like and the author really hits home with his story of the challenges of separation from family and loved ones. Tom Terlizzi knows how to write a great story and keeps you in suspense. A book you'll want to pass on to your friends!
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