Retiring after 21 years in the US Army, here are books I recommend to the junior soldiers in my field for professional development.
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Open Source Intelligence Techniques by Michael Bazzell
"Author Michael Bazzell has been well known in government circles for his ability to locate personal information about any target …
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The Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill
In an age where a seemingly endless amount of gimmicky back products are in circulation, a definitive guide to self-assessment …
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"This is the true story of two decorated combat veterans linked by tragedy, who come home from the Middle East …
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Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1) by John Scalzi
4 stars
Old Man's War is a military science fiction novel by American writer John Scalzi, published in 2005. His debut novel …
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King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild, Adam Hochschild
5 stars
In the 1880s, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium seized for himself the …
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Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
4 stars
One moment, Sir Sam Vimes is in his old patrolman form, chasing a sweet-talking psychopath across the rooftops of Ankh-Morpork. …
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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon …
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Fight Like a Girl by Kelly Kennedy, Kate Germano
4 stars
One woman's professional battle against systemic gender bias in the Marines and the lessons it holds for all of us.The …
