Keeter, Hunter

Details the experiences of American ground troops in Vietnam from boot camp to the return home.

Presents a history of the United States Marine Corps from its origin in 1775 and the corps' involvement in all American wars as well as their training, tactics, and equipment.

Provides information about the Department of Homeland Security, established in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., and discusses the role of the different components of the department, including the Coast Guard, the Customs Service, and FBI, and others.