A memoir by a former United States Marine Captain redescribing her journey from dutiful daughter of immigrants to wide-eyed recruit to radical activist dedicated to effecting historic policy reform in the military.
solving the mystery of the U.S. Marine Corps' proudest moment
Hammel, Eric M
The author presents his historical research into the people and events connected to the raising of two U.S. flags during the 28th Marine Regiment's fight for Mount Suribachi, part of the World War II battle for Iwo Jima.
"This high-interest book uses . . . photography and . . . text to help newly proficient readers learn about the ways the U.S. Marine Corps protects and defends the country"--Provided by publisher.
After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.
"The U.S. Marines are a powerful force. But there is more to these elite fighters than you might imagine. These surprising facts about the U.S. Marine corps will amaze you"--.
"A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Marine Force Recon, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--Provided by publisher.
After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.
Gus Dempsey is a newly trained dog handler in the United States Marine Corps, and when he is deployed to Afghanistan he is paired with Loki, a bomb-sniffing black Labrador with a mischievous streak.
