iraq war, 2003-

Donovan Campbell chronicles his time as a Marine and details his efforts to lead his platoon, known as Joker One, during repeated conflicts with the enemy in Iraq. Campbell describes the bond he formed with his men during their time together, as well as the day-to-day stress that pushed each of them to their limits.

Presents the true story of the January 2007 surge into Iraq and President Bush's order to increase the number of American troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province.

Ryan Smithson recounts the experiences he had serving his first tour of duty as an Army engineer in Iraq when he was only nineteen.

Marine corporal Rick Sudder, a favorite son who has returned home to Virgin River after being wounded in Iraq, and Dan Brady, a man looking to leave his questionable past behind and start over, both find refuge in the small mountain town and in the love they never expected to find.

Tells the true story of a dog named Lava, who was rescued from an abandoned house in Fallujah, Iraq, cared for by the Marines who found him, and eventually permitted to come to the United States.

An account of the Iraq War. Discusses the U.S. strategy for the war, early battles, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the insurgency, the surge, and the beginning of the withdrawal of troops.

A teenaged girl's beloved brother returns home from the Iraq War completely unlike the person she remembers.

The riveting story of one hero who defines courage under fire. Experience the deadly din of modern warfare and the inspiring leadership and courage of legendary First Sergeant Brad Kasal in this riveting new book. It's a page-turning, first-hand account of Kasal's courageous mission to rescue fallen comrades under intense enemy fire during the Battle of Fallujah-actions that earned him the distinguished Navy Cross, America's second highest military award. This stunning, unforgettable account shows an American hero rising to the challenge of world events with leadership, valor, and loyalty.

A collection of poems in which the author reflects on her feelings as her son, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, is deployed to Iraq to fight in a war she does not support.