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The bestselling, compelling insider's account of the Marine Corps from the lives of the men of Platoon 3086-their training at Parris Island, their fierce camaraderie, and the unique code of honor that defines them.
The United States Marine Corps, with its proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. Making the Corps visits the front lines of boot camp in Parris...
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There is absolutely nothing in the American experience comparable to basic training or boot camp. If you haven't been through it, you can't understand it. But, if you've been through it, you never forget it.
No matter where they live, all American fighting men and women have one thing in common: They have survived basic military training. They've crawled through the swamps on Parris Island, stood in the frigid cold guarding a Dumpster at Great Lakes,...
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207 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Making the most of all your new military life has to offer can be difficult when you aren't familiar with what life in the military really means. Military Life 101: Basic Training for New Military Families answers many of the questions that service members and their family may have about life in and around the armed forces. Janet I. Farley addresses what to expect from life on the home front in the military and how this career path not only affects...
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ix, 227 pages ; 23 cm.
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"Members of the military, especially those with families, often have a tough time handling their finances, both while serving and when returning to civilian life. Many serving military are young, with little or no training in financial affairs, and face frequent deployments and relocations--all of which can wreak havoc on their finances. This informative and accessible book provides a one-stop guide to navigating the many financial issues facing today's...
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285 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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'Grunt' tackles the science behind some of a soldier's most challenging adversaries -- panic, exhaustion, heat, noise -- and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine Corps Paintball Team as part of a study on hearing loss and survivability in combat. She visits the fashion design studio of U.S. Army Natick Labs and learns why a zipper is a problem for a sniper. She visits a repurposed...
17) Baghdad pups
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
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Describes how rescuing stray dogs in Iraq gave some American soldiers a sense of purpose and helped them heal emotional wounds.
19) Platoon
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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A grunt's view of the Vietnam War is provided in all its horrific, inexplicable detail. Bonus features included.
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Published in 1923, Vanished Arizona offers a vivid glimpse into a frontier world that has long since disappeared. Author Martha Summerhayes draws readers into the remote outposts and rugged landscapes of Arizona's territorial years through her captivating firsthand account of life as an army wife. Accounts of danger, lawlessness, and the untamed environment are balanced with charming portraits of fellow pioneers, creating a fascinating look at life...
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