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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) 3 hours ago

that's great to hear Ralph......while I thought I know a lot about Navy history, it is the stories about the early days that really amazed me and gave me a much deeper appreciation of where our Navy came from and the rich heritage that our sailors follow.

Comment by Ralph Pinney 3 hours ago

I just finished 'Sailors History'. Great book! I agree, it is a must read.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 16, 2012 at 10:36pm

next on the list:

Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell returned from his star-crossed mission in Afghanistan with his bones shattered and his heart broken. So many had given their lives to save him-and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything-including themselves-for the sake of family, nation, and freedom.

In Service, we follow Marcus Luttrell to Iraq, where he returns to the battlefield as a member of SEAL Team 5 to help take on the most dangerous city in the world: Ramadi, the capital of war-torn Al Anbar Province. There, in six months of high-intensity urban combat, he would be part of what has been called the greatest victory in the history of U.S. Special Operations forces. We also return to Afghanistan and Operation Redwing, where Luttrell offers powerful new details about his miraculous rescue. Throughout, he reflects on what it really means to take on a higher calling, about the men he's seen lose their lives for their country, and the legacy of those who came and bled before.

A thrilling war story, Service is also a profoundly moving tribute to the warrior brotherhood, to the belief that nobody goes it alone, and no one will be left behind.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 15, 2012 at 9:05pm

current read- an awesome book!  Didn't think it would be interesting and spell-binding as it was.  If you are a fan of Navy history, this one is a must read!!

from Barnes and Nobel site:

On the first Sunday in December 1941, an armada of Japanese warplanes appeared suddenly over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and devastated the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Six months later, in a sea fight north of the tiny atoll of Midway, four Japanese aircraft carriers were sent into the abyss. Pacific Crucible tells the epic tale of these first searing months of the Pacific war, when the U.S. Navy shook off the worst defeat in American military history and seized the strategic initiative.

Ian W. Toll's dramatic narrative encompasses both the high command and the "sailor's-eye" view from the lower deck. Relying predominantly on eyewitness accounts and primary sources, Pacific Crucible also spotlights recent scholarship that has revised our understanding of the conflict, including the Japanese decision to provoke a war that few in the country's highest circles thought they could win. The result is a page-turning history that does justice to the breadth and depth of a tremendous subject.

Comment by Ralph Pinney on May 5, 2012 at 11:56pm

Couldn't get it in Kindle. Guess i will order the hard bound.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 5, 2012 at 9:39am

to understand where the Navy is it is really important to understand where the Navy was..."A Sailor's History..." is one of the most important books to read to see the evolution of the Navy and to understand where those words Honor, Courage, and Commitment come from......

Comment by Ralph Pinney on May 5, 2012 at 9:33am

Thanks for the tip. I am starting to look into books on Naval warfare and tactics. Next up is 'Sailors History.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 5, 2012 at 9:29am

I have to also mention that one of our great members, John W. Quinn (senior chief, retired) has an audiobook version of his inspirational book Someone like Me set for release 16 May. I've become good friends with John and he is a truly inspirational person......worthwhile checking out:

Audiobook version of Someone Like Me set to hit store shelves on 15 May 2012
Check out the revised cover designed just for the audiobook!
Available for pre-order NOW!

(Click here to pre-order either MP-3 or Audiobook CDs)

With over 80 five-star Amazon reviews, America is in love with Someone Like Me!

"This book is a must for every physician, therapist, and other caregiver that treats individuals with cerebral palsy or any other disability." It also is a must for every young person who ever looked at a goal and thought it was just out of reach. Perhaps he or she should look again." Edward A. Hurvitz, M.D. Associate Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan.

"Someone Like Me will serve as an inspiration to a lot of people, not only those with CP, but just ordinary folks who want to read about someone who overcame adversity and succeeded in a most amazing way." General Richard (Butch) Neal, Assistant Commandant, United States Marine Corps.

"Mighty Quinn"...well, that's what we called him...and still do...and I don't believe Bob Dylan would mind...His story is uncommonly unique and unquestionably inspirational, leaving readers no choice but to confirm that he is indeed...Mighty Quinn." Chris F. Jewett, Captain, United States Navy, Retired.

"When someone says you can't do something, the natural human response is defiance. "Someone Like Me - An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy" tells the story of John W. Quinn, and how for decades he hid his condition and rose through the ranks of the US Navy. Born with cerebral palsy, no one expected him to achieve senior chief petty officer rank in the Navy. "Someone Like Me is a fascinating and uplifting story, very highly recommended." Midwest Book Review.

"This is not the story of an easy life at any point along the way, but it is one of great determination that can serve as an inspiration to those born with CP and anyone else inclined to feel sorry for themselves." Bookvues.com June 2010.

"A truly remarkable story..." Arizona Daily Star

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 5, 2012 at 9:18am

been a little too busy to do much with with group, but did want to mention that I recently did listen to:

From the Inside Flap

In America's new war, the first guns in the fight are special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs, specially trained warriors who operate with precision, swiftness, and lethal force. In the constantly shifting war on terror, SEAL units--small
in number, flexible, stealthy, and efficient--are more vital than ever to America's security as they take the battle to an elusive enemy around the globe.

But how are Navy SEALs made? What special training and preparation sharpen the physical skills and intangible character of a regular soldier into that of an elite warrior? In the acclaimed Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch narrated one SEAL class's journey through BUD/S training, the brutal initial course that separates out candidates with the character and stamina necessary to begin training as Navy SEALs. In The Finishing School, Couch follows SEALs into the next levels of training, where they further develop their endurance and strength, but also learn the teamwork and finely honed skills they'll need to fight with the best--and win.

Dick Couch spent six months living with and observing SEALs in training for operational readiness in the months leading up to the Iraqi campaign. He follows them on the ground and in the water as they undergo SEAL Tactical Training, where they master combat skills such as precision shooting, demolitions, secure communications, parachuting, diving, and first aid.

From there, the men enter operational platoons, where they subordinate their individual abilities to the mission of the group and train for special operations in specific geographical environments. Never before has a civilian writer been granted such close access to the training of America's most elite military forces. The Finishing School is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what goes into the making of America's best warriors. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

worthwhile read it you are interested in how SEALs are shaped into becoming the best fighting force in the world.

Comment by Ralph Pinney on May 5, 2012 at 9:14am

I too read Lone Survivor. You are correct, it is not for the faint of heart.
One aspect that stands out for me about this book is the great job he did detaoling his training. If you ever wanted to find out what they go through, from BUDS on, this is a goodcsource.

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