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Old unit / old friends
« on: August 20, 2015, 03:12:09 AM »
So, I recently found out a second member of my old platoon, and a friend of mine has wrote a book (1 of a 2 book deal), and also wrote an article for Soldier of Fortune magazine.

Magazine article:
https://www.sofmag.com/the-battle-of-82-easting/


As for the book, The title is Clear by Fire.

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Fire-Search-Destroy-Thriller/dp/150110571X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440054589&sr=8-1&keywords=Clear+by+fire

Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clear-by-fire-joshua-hood/1122541288?ean=9781501105715


I've bought it and read it already, and I recommend it (not just because I know the guy). If you like military thrillers then this is a good book for you.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are.  Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!

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Re: Old unit / old friends
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2015, 10:32:32 AM »
Might have to put it on my wish list.
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Re: Old unit / old friends
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2015, 11:37:38 AM »
Awesome article!
I always love hearing these stories.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2015, 02:31:13 PM »
was 1-508 PIR a part of 4th BDE at that time?
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2015, 02:31:50 PM »
Thank you for the recommendation. These are the type of books I read most often.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2015, 03:25:43 PM »
was 1-508 PIR a part of 4th BDE at that time?

Yes.

Thank you for the recommendation. These are the type of books I read most often.

Hope you enjoy. If you do post up a review on Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are.  Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!

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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2015, 05:20:01 PM »
that's what I thought
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2015, 06:13:35 PM »
Nice article in SOF, well written and engaging- thanks for sharing it Bobby!
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2015, 09:37:13 PM »
Thanks Bobby.  Helps us more fully understand the sacrifice.

My favorite line from the article: "he had this huge grin on his face as he rained hate on the jihadists rushing toward my flank."

hmm maybe there's a way for him to earn a premium price on some books my signing a few for us on the RMTW site.  I'd buy one.
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2015, 09:39:51 PM »
^^^^^^ X2. I'm in!
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2015, 03:15:25 AM »
Thanks Bobby.  Helps us more fully understand the sacrifice.

My favorite line from the article: "he had this huge grin on his face as he rained hate on the jihadists rushing toward my flank."

hmm maybe there's a way for him to earn a premium price on some books my signing a few for us on the RMTW site.  I'd buy one.

I can ask him if he'd do a few. I will see what I can do.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are.  Take the appropriate action, Execute!
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2015, 10:33:32 AM »
Thanks for the heads up Bobby. I bought the Kindle version and will read it this weekend! Great reading.  8)
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2015, 11:26:43 AM »
I'm in.
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2015, 02:53:10 PM »
So I shared this thread with my buddy the author, here's what he told me.

"  call 901-683-9801 and order a copy, I'll sign it before it's shipped out. It's a bookstore called the Booksellers at Laurelwood. I give 10% of each hardcover sale to Alpha Omega Veterans service here in Mtown. That bookstore gives another 10%. That's why it's the only place I sell signed copies."
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your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!

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« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2015, 10:06:51 PM »
Bobby,  just finished reading. Great read. Hope he does really well with it. I know it is fiction but being a non mil guy I would imagine it is very accurate.

Thanks for the heads up.


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« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2015, 11:02:33 AM »
Bobby,  just finished reading. Great read. Hope he does really well with it. I know it is fiction but being a non mil guy I would imagine it is very accurate.

Thanks for the heads up.


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So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are.  Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!

 

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