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| army ranger motto sua sponte: Sua Sponte Dick Couch, 2012-07-03 Sua Sponte Latin for “Of Their Own Accord” The 75th Ranger Regiment’s Motto Army Rangers are not born. They are made. The modern 75th Ranger Regiment represents the culmination of 250 years of American soldiering. As a fighting force with our nation’s oldest and deepest tradition, the Regiment traces its origins to Richard Rogers’s Rangers during the prerevolutionary French and Indian War, through the likes of Francis Marion and John Mosby, to the five active Ranger battalions of the Second World War, and finally, to the four battalions of the current Ranger regiment engaged in modern combat. Granted unprecedented access to the training of this highly restricted component of America’s Special Operations Forces in a time of war, retired Navy captain Dick Couch tells the personal story of the young men who begin this difficult and dangerous journey to become Rangers. Many will try, but only a select few will survive to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Sua Sponte follows a group of these aspiring young warriors through the crucible that is Ranger training and their preparation for direct-action missions in Afghanistan against America’s enemies, anywhere, any time, and under any conditions. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: US Army Ranger 1983–2002 Mir Bahmanyar, 2012-04-20 This study of the US Army Ranger takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in Ranger weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s. Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Army Rangers Marcia Amidon Lusted, 2013-08-01 As the first fighters into battle, U.S. Army Rangers are skilled in outdoor survival, leading raids against the enemy, and defending key territory. With extensive training, Rangers learn to drop into combat zones by rappelling down cliffs and parachuting from planes and helicopters. Find out how Rangers surprise enemy forces, sacrificing their safety to lead the way for larger U.S. Army forces to enter battle. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Welcome Home Dave Browning, 2008-12 In over 20 years as a pastor, Dave has helped thousands of people on their spiritual journey. In Welcome Home Dave surveys seven different sections of the Bible in which God reaches out to welcome you home. Each chapter concludes with a prayer whereby you can receive God's love, acceptance and forgiveness. Find a quiet place. Grab your Bible. Step on the welcome mat. As the door opens, get ready to be loved. The journey is personal. The destination is profound - a personal relationship with the God who created you. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Reflections Revisited Reuben H. Siverling, 2017-01-09 As described by Reverend J. Lowell Harrup, pastor of Northland Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri: This book focuses on army rangers, in particular the Fourth Infantry Divisions LRRPs or the rangers of the Seventy-Fifth Regiment, the official as well as the spiritual successor to the fabled Merrills Marauders, the long-range, deep-penetration units of World War II. Their stories need to be told, not for individual aggrandizement, though they certainly earned that, but so their history will be more than a political polemic. The Vietnam conflict was terrible, but our troops carried on the tradition of our military from the beginning of this nation. I have come to know many of them, including a number of highly decorated heroes of that conflict. Among those I put in that category is Reuben Siverling, a close friend and Christian brother, whose story is in this book. These stories are not enhanced; they need no enhancement. They are, in fact, the attempt to reduce in words the experiences that were lived in units of time distorted by the surreality of war, extreme environments, separation from families, and constant death and dying all around. The complete story of each cannot be told; books are not big enough. But these are told so that history will stand unrevised. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Shameless Ace Atkins, 2019-07-09 Buried secrets, dirty lies, and unbridled greed and ambition raise the stakes down South in the lauded crime series from New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins. Twenty years ago, Brandon Taylor was thought to be just another teen boy who ended his life too soon. That's what almost everyone in Tibbehah County, Mississippi, said after his body and hunting rifle were found in the Big Woods. Now two New York-based reporters show up asking Sheriff Quinn Colson questions about the Taylor case. What happened to the evidence? Where are the missing files? Who really killed Brandon? Quinn wants to help. After all, his wife Maggie was a close friend of Brandon Taylor. But Quinn was just a kid himself in 1997, and these days he's got more on his plate than twenty-year-old suspicious death. He's trying to shut down the criminal syndicate that's had a stranglehold on Tibbehah for years, trafficking drugs, stolen goods, and young women through the MidSouth. Truck stop madam Fannie Hathcock runs most of that action, and has her eyes on taking over the whole show. And then there's Senator Jimmy Vardaman, who's cut out the old political establishment riding the Syndicate's money and power--plus a hefty helping of racism and ignorance--straight to the governor's office. If he manages to get elected, the Syndicate will be untouchable. Tibbehah will be lawless. Quinn's been fighting evil and corruption since he was a kid, at home or as a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan and Iraq. This time, evil may win out. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: A Fury of Wolves Erick W. Nason, 2018-12-20 Erick W. Nason’s second book in his French and Indian War series furthers the exploits of Ranger Sergeant Jacob Clarke, as Jacob continues in the historical fight against the French, the Canadians, and their Indian allies. After the massacre and fall of British-held Fort William Henry in 1757, Major Robert Rogers continues to lead Jacob and his fellow Rangers in unconventional partisan warfare against their hated foes. They nearly lose their lives at the Battle on Showshoes, the disastrous assault against Fort Carillon, and in fighting their French partisan rivals Jean-Baptiste de Langy and Durantaye. Besides fighting their enemies, the Rangers had to deal with the growing tension between British regulars and the provincials. To fill their depleted ranks, Jacob leads a recruiting party to find the right men for the Ranger Companies, before heading north to join the British expedition against Quebec. This historical novel contains more real fact than fiction, including actual people and events. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Golden Brigade Robert J. Dvorchak, 2022-12-06 An epic tale of a brotherhood forged by war—masterfully told by a lifelong journalist, war correspondent, and U.S. Army veteran. “A must-read by military historians who follow the 82nd Airborne Division. It is a compilation of fascinating stories by brave soldiers who found themselves in the crucible of fierce combat.” —LTG (Retired) James H. Johnson, 82nd Airborne Division Commander, Panama and Desert Storm “This book is the best I have ever read about the real situation experienced by infantrymen in the Vietnam War. The stories honor the American soldier and their families, and demonstrate the pride all of us had in these men and their leaders…. A grand slam hit out of the park.” —Robert D. Murrill, Esq., Distinguished Member of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Golden Brigade “It is a story that needs to be told, and one that all paratroopers, young and old, need to know. When the nation calls, there were and must always be those who will answer—even if it means they sacrifice their todays so that others will experience their tomorrows.” —J. Thomas Hennessey Jr., Colonel (Retired), Distinguished Member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Chief of Staff Emeritus at George Mason University “A solid chunk of history about an extraordinary brotherhood of warriors.” —Vietnam Veterans of America |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Blood Warriors Col. Michael Lee Lanning, 2007-12-18 Rangers, Green Berets, SEALs, Delta Force, LRRPs, Force Recon— and the struggle of the best and the bravest to keep America free They’re some of the toughest and most highly trained fighting men in the world—going where no ordinary soldier would go and doing what no ordinary soldier would dare. Outnumbered and outgunned, operating in small teams of five or six-deep in enemy territory far from help, they rely on their wits, their skills, and each other to get out alive. Blood Warriors is a penetrating, no-holds-barred account of the training, missions, and history of the military elites who mold America’s most dangerous and highly skilled warriors . . . from the navy’s SEALs and the Marine Corps’ Force Reconnaissance to the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, Rangers, and Special Forces. Here’s an in-depth look at each unit’s methods and standards: what’s required and what it takes to survive and succeed. Whether gathering intelligence, capturing prisoners, executing raids and ambushes, or just creating havoc in enemy territory, these men know that death is their constant companion—and one small misstep could mean body bags for everyone. Maybe that’s why America calls them heroes. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Rescued by Chance Kaye Kennedy, 2022-11-15 OFFICIAL BLURB & COVER COMING SOON Griffin and Holly dated in college but they were forced apart when he was mandated to join the Army. More than a decade later, Griffin is now a member of an elite team comprised of ex-Army Rangers and they take on a case that reunites him with Holly. Will this be the second chance at love that they both had secretly always hoped for? The prequel to this story is Rescuing Griffin, which is published in the Kiss & Tell Anthology. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Shadow Warriors Mir Bahmanyar, 2011-09-20 No American military unit can claim as colorful and volatile a history as the Rangers, who have led the way in America's wars for well over 300 years. This book traces the Rangers from the time of Robert Rogers during the French-Indian War of the 18th century to the most recent combat operations in Iraq. With a focus on today's Army Rangers, who combine the rugged individualism of American frontiersmen with the finely honed ability to operate as a close-knit team, wreaking havoc behind enemy lines, this fascinating volume incorporates many first-hand accounts of dramatic Ranger actions by the combatants themselves. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Post Sean Black, 2018-03-07 Exhausted by years of combat, and haunted by the ghosts of his past, nothing is going to stop special forces veteran Byron Tibor returning home to the woman he loves. But is Byron who he appears to be, and why is the American government determined to stop him? From the blood-soaked mountains of the Hindu Kush to the glittering lights of Manhattan, via the dark underbelly of the Las Vegas Strip, POST is the story of one man's struggle to retain his humanity - before it's too late. '...a smash hit with action thriller fans on both sides of the Atlantic.' - Daily Post 'Keeps the reader guessing right to the gripping final twist.' Sunday Sun 'Black's star just keeps on rising.' - Evening Telegraph Read what others are saying about award-winning author, Sean Black: Readers, meet Ryan Lock - a tough-guy hero for a new age - Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X Sean Black writes with the pace of Lee Child and the heart of Harlan Coben - Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Paranoia Leaner and meaner with every book - Meg Gardiner, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightmare Thief Other readers of Sean Black's books enjoyed books by: Marc Cameron, Jack Mars, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, James Patterson, Mark Dawson, Lee Child, Nelson DeMille, Meg Gardiner, David Baldacci, John Sandford, Harlan Coben, Robert Crais, Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz, Simon Kernick, Joseph Finder, David Antoci, Robert Swartwood, Bob Mayer, John Gilstrap, Tom Clancy, Leo J. Maloney, Wilbur Smith, Will Jordan, Stephen Leather, Chris Ryan, Ben Coes, Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro, Chris Carter and anyone who enjoys an action-packed crime thriller. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Ranger Knowledge Erik Larsen, Jack Murphy, SOFREP, Brandon Webb, 2013-08-06 Filled with entertaining anecdotes and an insider's knowledge, Ranger Knowledge is a must-read for prospective rangers and armchair military enthusiasts everywhere. Written by a former 75th Ranger Regiment soldier, Marty will take you inside the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Program to teach prospective Special Operations soldiers the ins and outs of each unit's selection program. As someone who also runs a train-up program for soldiers going into the military on Ranger and Special Forces contracts, Marty is uniquely suited to write a program of instruction which walks would-be Special Operations troops through the course and tells them how to get from A to B and achieve their goals in the Special Operations community. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Taken Robert Crais, 2012-01-24 The search for a missing girl leads private investigators Elvis Cole and Joe Pike into the nightmarish world of human trafficking in this #1 New York Times bestseller from Robert Crais. When Nita Morales hires Elvis Cole to find her missing daughter, she's sure it's a ruse orchestrated by the girl and her boyfriend. She's wrong. They've been taken by bajadores—border bandits who prey on the innocent by buying, selling, and disposing of victims like commodities. Cole and Joe Pike start an undercover investigation to find the couple, but their plan derails when Cole disappears, leaving Pike to burn through the murderous world of human traffickers to find his friend as well as the missing young people. But he may already be too late... |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Ranger Games Ben Blum, 2017-09-12 In the tradition of Truman Capote and Jon Krakauer, a brilliant exploration of an inexplicable crime and its devastating consequences for the author's family. As a child Ben Blum was a math prodigy adrift in a family of alpha males, foremost among them his first cousin Alex, an immensely popular high school hockey star who had one unshakeable goal in life: endure a brutally difficult training course, become a U.S. Army Ranger and fight terrorists for his country. He succeeded, but on the last day of his leave before deployment, Alex got into his car with two fellow soldiers and two strangers, drove to a local bank in Tacoma and committed armed robbery. The question that haunted Ben, the entire Blum family and even Alex was: Why? Alex didn't need money--his family was well off. He had never had the slightest trouble with the law. He believed passionately in the Ranger's creed, which emphasized honour above all. At first, Alex insisted he thought the robbery was just another exercise in the famously daunting Ranger training program. His attorney presented a case based on the theory that the Ranger indoctrination mirrored that of a cult. Or was it the influence of the soldier who planned the robbery, Alex's superior, Luke Elliott Sommer, a charismatic combat veteran full of swagger and grandiose schemes? Facing his own personal crisis, and in the hopes of helping both Alex and his splintering family cope, Ben delved into these mysteries, growing closer to Alex in the process. As he probed further, he also came to know Sommer, whose manipulative tendencies, combined with a magnetic personality, lured Ben into a relationship that put his loyalties to the test. Intricate, heartrending and morally urgent, Ranger Games is a true crime story like no other. Ben's enormous compassion for his cousin deepens and complicates his search for the answers to profound questions of guilt and innocence, conformity and free will, truth and lies, right and wrong, and how far crisis can stretch the bonds of family. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Cat and Mouse Harold Coyle, 2007-05-15 New York Times–bestselling author Harold Coyle's Cat and Mouse reveals the chaos of warfare as Islamic terrorists, lead by their most charismatic leader to date, form a powerful coalition in hopes of breaking America's will to continue the war on terror. In the War on Terror, it is often difficult to tell who the enemy is. Sometimes your fiercest opponent isn't an insurgent or a fanatic bent on making a statement in blood, but a chain of command that is pursuing goals and objectives that have nothing to do with your unit's stated mission. Nathan Dixon finds out just how true this is when a new battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Delmont, convinces his superiors that he has an all but foolproof plan for defeating Islamic terrorists in the Philippines—a plan that will ensure Delmont's promotion to full colonel and beyond. But the 3rd Regiment of the 75th Ranger battalion is pitted against no fool. Determined to create a fundamental Islamic state in Southeast Asia, a charismatic terrorist by the name of Hamdani Summirat unites the various Islamic factions into a confederation. Their aim is to drag the United States into a protracted war of attrition that the Americans cannot win. Summirat's factions play out a deadly game of cat and mouse, drawing the American forces into ambushes and small, bloody encounters with a small but highly trained core of Islamic fighters. Lieutenant General Scott Dixon, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations with the US Army--and Nathan's father—soon finds that these enemies are practically impossible to hunt down. They are killing American troops almost at will. He realizes quickly that if the mission continues, many more Americans will be wounded or killed-- perhaps even his own son. But his pleas to his Commander-in-Chief are practically ignored. This dual game of cat and mouse is played out both in the jungles of Mindanae and in the forward operations base. Nathan Dixon must deal with a battalion commander who is determined to see his plan through, regardless of the price Nathan and his company must pay, while Scott Dixon must deal with a chain of command that refuses to alter a plan of attack in the face of a losing effort. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Strong and Courageous Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Kenyn M. Cureton, 2022-09-21 Strong and Courageous is a sequel to Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin's book Man to Man, and the book explores further the five principles of biblical manhood (Man as Provider, Instructor, Battle Buddy, Defender, and Chaplain). With over thirty-six years' experience in the Army, an original member of the Delta Force, and Commander of Army Special Forces, General Boykin knows a great deal about manhood. Based on the biblical book of Joshua, General Boykin's favorite Bible character, the book counters the culture's labeling of manhood and masculinity as toxic and offers a way forward for men. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Ranger Games: A Story of Soldiers, Family and an Inexplicable Crime Ben Blum, 2017-09-12 A tense and layered true-crime story about an all-American soldier boy turned bank robber |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The 13-Minute Murder James Patterson, 2019-04-16 A psychiatrist, a mother, and an expert hitman each race against time in these three fast-paced thrillers from the world's #1 bestselling writer, James Patterson. Dead Man Running: Psychiatrist Randall Beck specializes in PTSD cases -- and his time is limited. Especially when he uncovers the plot to kill a presidential candidate. 113 Minutes: Molly Rourke's son has been murdered -- and she knows who's responsible. Now she's taking the law into her own hands. Never underestimate a mother's love. 13-Minute Murder: Michael Ryan can kill anybody in just minutes -- from the first approach to the clean escape. His skills have served him well, and he has a grand plan: to get out alive and spend his earnings with his beloved wife, Maria. An anonymous client offers Ryan a rich payout to assassinate a target in Harvard Yard. It's exactly the last big job he needs to complete his plan. The precision strike starts perfectly, then somehow explodes into a horrifying spectacle. Ryan has to run and Maria goes missing. Now the world's fastest hit man sets out for one last score: Revenge. And every minute counts. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Dead Man Running James Patterson, 2017-09-05 The doctor is in . . . deadly danger. Dr. Randall Beck is an eccentric psychiatrist with a terminal disease. This makes him fearless, which comes in handy when a patient is murdered before his eyes -- a patient with an unspeakable secret. BookShots Lightneing Fast Stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Hawke Family Complete Collection Gwyn McNamee, 2022-01-28 Romance. Suspense. The mob and murder… There’s always something happening in the Hawke family in New Orleans. Whether it’s conflict with the Italian mob, issues with the dancers at their clubs, hurricanes, or typical sibling drama, the Hawkes and their friends will drag you into their lives and refuse to let go! This series includes: Savage Collision, Tortured Skye, Stone Sober, Building Storm, Tainted Saint, and Steele Resolve. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime, M/M, Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire Romance, Billionaire, |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Inside the LRRPs Col. Michael Lee Lanning, 2011-07-20 Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story--of perseverence under extreme hardship and uncommon bravery--and how they carried out the war's most hazardous missions. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: 3 Action-Packed Byron Tibor Thrillers: Post; Blood Country; Tibor: Winter's Rage Sean Black, 2018-03-08 All-American hero, burned out veteran, lone bringer of vigilante justice. Follow Byron Tibor's epic journey through these three beautifully crafted thrillers by award-nominated author, Sean Black. POST (Nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award) Exhausted by years of combat, and haunted by the ghosts of his past, nothing is going to stop special forces veteran Byron Tibor returning home to the woman he loves. But is Byron who he appears to be, and why is the American government determined to stop him? From the blood-soaked mountains of the Hindu Kush to the glittering lights of Manhattan, via the dark underbelly of the Las Vegas Strip, Post is the story of one man's struggle to retain his humanity - before it's too late. BLOOD COUNTRY Having fled his home in New York, and still hunted by the federal government, special forces veteran Byron is forced to intervene when he stumbles across unsettling events in a small Texas border town. TIBOR: WINTER'S RAGE (with Steven Savile) After years as a government trouble-shooter, working in the most dangerous places in the world, Byron suffered a breakdown. Enrolled in a special DARPA experiment known as the ‘guilt-free soldier’ program, Byron’s PTSD is cured, and he is given augmented powers. But his newfound abilities leave him isolated and prone to unpredictable rages. Now, hunted by the government, Byron has taken refuge in the remote Appalachian town of Winter’s Rage. But Byron’s peaceful existence is about to be shattered by the arrival of a troubled young woman on the run from a violent drug cartel. Other readers of Sean Black's books enjoyed books by: Marc Cameron, Jack Mars, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, James Patterson, Mark Dawson, Lee Child, Nelson DeMille, Meg Gardiner, David Baldacci, John Sandford, Harlan Coben, Robert Crais, Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz, Simon Kernick, Joseph Finder, David Antoci, Robert Swartwood, Bob Mayer, John Gilstrap, Tom Clancy, Leo J. Maloney, Wilbur Smith, Will Jordan, Stephen Leather, Chris Ryan, Ben Coes, Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro, and Chris Carter. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Chesapeake Incident Ralph F. Deso, 2021-09-29 The Chesapeake Incident By: Ralph F. Deso Benjamin Sikes was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1977 and had what many would consider a normal American childhood. Sikes, however, acted out and got into trouble often, and his disruptive, reckless behavior continued into adulthood. In 2001, when the Twin Towers fell, Sikes’s reaction was different than that of his cohorts, believing that it was what the U.S. deserved. His beliefs caught the attention of Doug and Hasheim Abbasi, Muslim jihadists who wanted Sikes to join them in carrying out the wishes of Allah. This leads us to the year 2018 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel. As twenty-eight vehicles make their way through the tunnel, they are cut off by white vans—vans full of jihadists with guns. Told in a unique and compelling structure, The Chesapeake Incident is a harrowing tale of a heinous act and of the brave men and women who stood up against evil in the face of fear and death. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Dixie Cup Syndrome Joel Camacho, 2022-05-04 The Dixie Cup Syndrome is a description and identified health problems and administrative issues that have plagued veterans for decades, going back as far as World War II. Veterans find themselves in the proverbial hamster wheel. They keep going around and around and desperately trying to navigate the bureaucracy, which is the Veterans Administration. This is compounded with the laws and policies that the United States legislature writes and enacts, which directly affect veterans and their benefits. These clusters of problems and issues refer to the word syndrome. The Dixie cup is in reference to the everaEURpopular container, which does not require to be reaEURused. It is used for a specific purpose, for a specific amount of time and discarded. Veterans feel like a Dixie cup, after their military service, after experiencing some kind of physical and psychological trauma, you're done, we can't use you anymore. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Long Range Shooting Handbook , 2017-12 |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: American Heroes in Special Operations Oliver North, 2010 In a follow-up to his previous New York Times-bestseller, North shares inspiring stories about what active military duty is really like for Navy Seals, Rangers, and Green Berets. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Tortured Skye (A Hawke Family Novel) Gwyn McNamee, 2017-03-30 She's always been off-limits. He's always just out of reach. Falling in love with Gabe Anderson was as easy as breathing. Fighting my feelings for my brother’s best friend was agonizingly hard. I never imagined giving in to my desire for him would cause such a destructive ripple effect. That kiss was my grasp at a lifeline—something, anything to hold me steady in my crumbling life. Now, I have to suffer with the fallout while trying to convince him it’s all worth the consequences. Guilt overwhelms me—over what I’ve done, the lives I’ve taken, and more than anything, over my feelings for Skye Hawke. Craving my best friend’s little sister is insanely self-destructive. It never should have happened, but since the moment she kissed me, I haven’t been able to get her out of my mind. If I take what I want, I risk losing everything. If I don’t, I’ll lose her and a piece of myself. The raging storm threatening to rain down on the city is nothing compared to the one that will come from my decision. Love can be torture, but sometimes, love is the only thing that can save you. *** Tortured Skye is the second book in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings begins in Savage Collision (book one) and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, book three, Stone Sober, and finally book four, Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Devil's Anvil Matt Hilton, 2015-06-04 Accepting the task of protecting Billie Womack is a no-brainer for ex-counterterrorist soldier Joe Hunter, but it comes with its own set of complications. Billie's husband, Richard, stole thirty million dollars from some violent people. He apparently died in a car crash with Billie's daughter, Nicola, during a desperate attempt to elude his pursuers. But his enemies don't believe him dead. They think he escaped the plunge into the icy river that killed Nicola and has now decided to come back for the money. If he's alive, they believe he'll contact Billie. It doesn't take long for the bad guys to arrive at her remote farmhouse. Soon she and Joe are fugitives. Dead or alive, Richard's fate means nothing to Hunter, but he promises to do everything in his power to protect the grieving mother. Even if it means taking a bullet for her, it's a price he'll pay. It's a pledge he will come to regret, as he learns that killers are forged on the Devil's anvil. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The First Team , 1969 |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Golden Brigade Robert J. Dvorchak, 2022-08-23 An epic tale of a brotherhood forged by war—masterfully told by a lifelong journalist, war correspondent, and U.S. Army veteran. “A must-read by military historians who follow the 82nd Airborne Division. It is a compilation of fascinating stories by brave soldiers who found themselves in the crucible of fierce combat.” —LTG (Retired) James H. Johnson, 82nd Airborne Division Commander, Panama and Desert Storm “This book is the best I have ever read about the real situation experienced by infantrymen in the Vietnam War. The stories honor the American soldier and their families, and demonstrate the pride all of us had in these men and their leaders…. A grand slam hit out of the park.” —Robert D. Murrill, Esq., Distinguished Member of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Golden Brigade “It is a story that needs to be told, and one that all paratroopers, young and old, need to know. When the nation calls, there were and must always be those who will answer—even if it means they sacrifice their todays so that others will experience their tomorrows.” —J. Thomas Hennessey Jr., Colonel (Retired), Distinguished Member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Chief of Staff Emeritus at George Mason University “A solid chunk of history about an extraordinary brotherhood of warriors.” —Vietnam Veterans of America |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: U.S. Special Forces , 2002 |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Die Weisheit eines Bullfrogs William H. McRaven, 2023-11-19 Inspirierende Weisheiten und Lektionen eines hochdekorierten Navy SEALs, die jede Führungskraft beherzigen sollte. In fast vier Jahrzehnten bei den Navy SEALS, der Spezialeinheit der U. S. Navy, erwarb sich Admiral William McRaven den Status eines »Bullfrogs«, wie solch altgediente und hochdekorierte SEALs genannt werden. Die Erfahrungen und Lektionen, die er während vieler Einsätze in seiner langen Dienstzeit sammeln konnte, gibt er nun an andere Führungskräfte weiter. Anhand von 18 praktischen Lektionen zeigt er, welche Eigenschaften entscheidend sind, um einer Führungsrolle gerecht zu werden und sich durchzusetzen. McRaven verknüpft diese Leitlinien mit persönlichen Einblicken in sein Leben als Navy SEAL und verdeutlicht, welche Führungsqualitäten die Großen unter den Guten ausmachen. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: No Perfect Hero & No good Doctor Nicole Snow, 2022-08-01 Band 1 und 2 der Heroes of Heart's Edge Reihe in einem E-Book! No perfect Hero. Bossy. Schlechtgelaunt. Unfreundlich. Ein Herz aus Stein. Kurzum: er ist der absolute Albtraum. Und er wohnt direkt nebenan... In letzter Zeit ging bei Haley alles schief. Sie hat nicht nur ihren Job verloren, sondern ihr Verlobter hat sie auch noch mit ihrer Brautjungfer betrogen, die dazu noch ihre beste Freundin war. Kurzerhand entschließt sich Haley zu einem Mädels Road Trip mit ihrer kleinen Nichte Tara, die ihre Ferien bei Haley verbringt. Aber ihre Pechsträhne hält an, denn ihr alter Ford Mustang entschließt sich mitten im Nirgendwo den Geist aufzugeben. Und jetzt sitzen Haley und Tara in einem kleinen Kaff namens Heart ́s Edge fest und müssen sich zudem den Hotelbungalow mit einem absoluten Ekelpaket teilen. Warren Ford – Alphatier, Eigenbrötler, launisch, unhöflich und absolut nicht an Gesellschaft interessiert. Denn Warren ist aus einem bestimmten Grund nach Hearts Edge zurückgekehrt und keinesfalls darf er sich ablenken lassen. Zu lange hat er darauf gewartet, seine Vergangenheit endlich aufzuklären. Die Vergangenheit, die ihn nicht loslässt, ihm das Herz zerreißt und jeden Tag quält. Eine neue Frau in seinem Leben wäre fatal. Und könnte für alle tödlich enden... No good Doctor. Smart und clever. Gutaussehend. Schlecht gelaunt. Darf ich vorstellen: mein neuer Chef. Ember arbeitet gerne in ihrer neuen Stelle als Tierarzthelferin, allerdings sind ihre vierbeinigen Patienten alle kerngesund. Dafür sitzen im Wartezimmer unzählige, angeblich besorgte, Tierhalterinnen, die nur ein Ziel haben: eine Audienz bei dem überaus attraktiven Doktor Gray Caldwell, genannt Doc. Der heißeste Tierarzt aller Zeiten, umschwärmt, begehrt und ungemein sexy. Auch Ember kann Docs Ausstrahlung kaum widerstehen, aber natürlich lässt sie sich das nicht anmerken, schließlich ist Doc ihr neuer Chef. Stattdessen interessiert sich Ember immer mehr für seine Vergangenheit und ahnt nicht in welche Gefahr sie Doc und sich damit bringt... Doc hat als einziger Tierarzt von Hearts Edge alle Hände voll zu tun. Kurzerhand stellt er die sympathisch klingende Ember Delwen nach einem Telefonat als seine neue Assistentin ein. Doch er hat niemals damit gerechnet, dass diese schüchterne, unscheinbare und nicht zuletzt auch ungeschickte Frau sein Herz so anrühren würde. Doch er wird seinen Gefühlen niemals nachgeben, denn er weiß um die Geheimnisse in seiner Vergangenheit und welche Gefahr sie bergen. Gefühle zu zeigen und eine Frau in sein Leben zu lassen, wäre lebensgefährlich. Kann Doc Ember widerstehen oder wird seine Vergangenheit die beiden einholen und vernichten? |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Always Faithful, Always Forward Dick Couch, 2015-06-02 Established in 1986, the U.S. Special Operations Command was set up to bring the special operational disciplines of all branches of the military under a single, unified command to act on missions involving unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and direct action... The Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is the newest component of the military's shift toward a fully integrated Special Operations Command structure. At first, the Marines were strongly against any Marines serving under anyone other than another Marine. Then 9/11 happened. In the years following, Marine forces found themselves growing more agreeable to inter-branch operational command, finally forming the Marine Special Operations Command in 2006. Always Faithful, Always Forward follows the journey of a class of Marine candidates from their recruitment, through assessment and selection, to their qualification as Marines Special Operators. Retired Navy Captain Dick Couch has been given unprecedented access to this new command and to the individual Marines of this exceptional special-operations unit, allowing him to chronicle the history and development of the Marine Special Operations Command and how they find, recruit, and train their special operators. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Harlequin Romantic Suspense May 2018 Box Set Regan Black, Karen Whiddon, Geri Krotow, Beverly Long, 2018-05-01 Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON P.I. PROTECTOR The Coltons of Red Ridge by Regan Black After Danica Gage is attacked at the K-9 Training Center, she’s found by the last man she wants to accept help from: P.I. Shane Colton. He went to prison for a murder he didn’t commit, and it’s all because of her grandfather. Will they be able to set aside family feuds and grudges to bring a thief to justice? THE TEXAS SOLDIER’S SON Top Secret Deliveries by Karen Whiddon When army ranger Kyle Benning returns home one year after being declared dead, he finds his high school sweetheart Nicole Shelton with a three-month-old son—and the widow of another man. Now Nicole has been accused of murder and, despite it all, Kyle isn’t willing to abandon her... THE FUGITIVE’S SECRET CHILD Silver Valley P.D. by Geri Krotow US marshal Trina Lopez never expected the fugitive she captured to be navy SEAL turned undercover Trail Hiker agent Rob Bristol, who happens to be the father of her son. But the Russian mob is closing in around them and they’ll have to survive that before they can even begin to try to become a family. SNOWBOUND SECURITY Wingman Security by Beverly Long Laura Collins is desperate to save her niece so they flee to a cabin in the Rocky Mountains. Rico Metez owns that cabin and when a snowstorm hits, he knows he can’t just toss the beautiful blonde into the cold. Tucked into the cozy cabin together, they don’t know that Laura isn’t the only one with a dangerous pursuer... |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Man to Man LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin, Lela Gilbert, 2020-04-14 Masculinity in America has never been under attack the way it is today. We have reached the point where the term itself is considered toxic or offensive to many. American men are conflicted as to what their role is in society. The consistent message that has proliferated in our nation is that masculinity, by nature, is bad and is the root cause of many of the problems plaguing our society. Everything from racism to pedophilia has been blamed on “toxic masculinity.” Some colleges and universities are now offering classes on how to overcome or be delivered from this very “threatening” phenomenon called “masculinity.” If men take up biblical mandates ordained by their Creator—no matter their color, nationality, station, upbringing, or education—a new vision can be cast and executed that will restore a civil and prosperous America for all. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry; Or, Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank John Burke, 2018-10-29 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: Run to the Sound of the Guns Nicholas Moore, Mir Bahmanyar, 2020-02-18 Sweeping from frozen mountaintops to dusty city streets, and everything in between, this is the gripping and deeply personal account of an elite Ranger who nearly lost his life “leading the way” in America's longest war. As part of an elite special operations unit at the fighting edge of the Global War on Terrorism, Nicholas Moore spent over a decade with the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. In this compelling biography now available in paperback, a detailed narrative of grueling life on the ground combines with accounts of some of the most dramatic search and rescue operations of the period to tell the true story of life on the line in the War on Terror. Charting his rise from private to senior non-commissioned officer, this title follows Moore as he embarks on a series of dangerous deployments, engaging in brutal street combat and traversing inhospitable terrain in pursuit of Taliban fighters and Iraq's Most Wanted. Including revelatory first-hand accounts of high-profile special operations missions including the tense rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch and the search and rescue mission for US Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, Moore recounts, in vivid detail, the realities of life on the front line. |
| army ranger motto sua sponte: The Battle of Mogadishu Matt Eversmann, Dan Schilling, 2005-07-26 “No matter how skilled the writer of nonfiction, you are always getting the story secondhand. Here’s a chance to go right to the source. . . . These men were there.” –MARK BOWDEN (from the Foreword) It started as a mission to capture a Somali warlord. It turned into a disastrous urban firefight and death-defying rescue operation that shocked the world and rattled a great nation. Now the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia–the incident that was the basis of the book and film Black Hawk Down–is remembered by the men who fought and survived it. Six of the best in our military recall their brutal experiences and brave contributions in these never-before-published, firstperson accounts. “Operation Gothic Serpent,” by Matt Eversmann: As a “chalk” leader, Eversmann was part of the first group of Rangers to “fast rope” from the Black Hawk helicopters. It was his chalk that suffered the first casualty of the battle. “Sua Sponte: Of Their Own Accord,” by Raleigh Cash: Responsible for controlling and directing fire support for the platoon, Cash entered the raging battle in the ground convoy sent to rescue his besieged brothers in arms. “Through My Eyes,” by Mike Kurth: One of only two African Americans in the battle, Kurth confronted his buddies’ deaths, realizing that “the only people whom I had let get anywhere near me since I was a child were gone.” “What Was Left Behind,” by John Belman: He roped into the biggest firefight of the battle and considers some of the mistakes that were made, such as using Black Hawk helicopters to provide sniper cover. “Be Careful What You Wish For,” by Tim Wilkinson: He was one of the Air Force pararescuemen or PJs–the highly trained specialists for whom “That Others May Live” is no catchphrase but a credo–and sums up his incomprehensible courage as “just holding up my end of the deal on a bad day.” “On Friendship and Firefights,” by Dan Schilling: As a combat controller, he was one of the original planners for the deployment of SOF forces to Mogadishu in the spring of 1993. During the battle, he survived the initial assault and carnage of the vehicle convoys only to return to the city to rescue his two closest friends, becoming, literally, “Last Out.” With America’s withdrawal from Somalia an oft-cited incitement to Osama bin Laden, it is imperative to revisit this seminal military mission and learn its lessons from the men who were there and, amazingly, are still here. |
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