After receiving his commission, Joshua Welle
became a Surface Warfare Officer. When not serving at sea, he
earned two masters degrees from the University of Maryland in
politics and business administration. He was an instructor at the
Naval Academy teaching International Relations and was the special
assistant to Admiral William Crowe, former chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff. He was an economic advisor for NATO in Afghanistan
and conducted counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.
He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and frequently
publishes on military and foreign affairs.
A former Navy Lieutenant with service aboard two warships and a
tour of duty as a Pentagon speech writer and special advisor to the
Chief of Naval Operations, John Ennis left the
Navy for work in Lockheed Martin’s International Business
Development Group. He is currently an account manager for IBM’s
Software Group, working with the U.S. Navy.
After commissioning, Kate Kranz completed the
Naval Flight Officer training pipeline in Pensacola, FL and
received wings of gold as an E-2C Hawkeye NFO, serving with the
VAW-113 Black Eagles, flying 3 deployments with Carrier Air Wing 14
and the USS Ronald Reagan Strike Group. Following orders as a
special assistant to the commandant back at the Naval Academy, she
served as a NATO Rule of Law Field Support Mission advisor and
liaison officer for the commander in various locations in
Afghanistan.
In previous assignments, Graham Plaster served as
a Surface Warfare Officer aboard the USS Reuben James (FFG 57) out
of Pearl Harbour, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom to the Persian Gulf. Subsequently he
joined the staff of Destroyer Squadron One in San Diego and
deployed in support of Counter Drug Operations in South America.
Following DESRON ONE, he assumed duties as Assistant Dean of
Students at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Now a
Naval Foreign Area Officer, he is currently a Liaison Officer
supporting U.S. military deployed to UN Peacekeeping missions in
Israel, Egypt and Iraq. He also serves as webmaster for the Foreign
Area Officer Association (FAOA.org). He is currently writing a book
on social media's influences on democratisation in Iran.
This is an excellent book and informative for all hands." -- The
Hook: Journal of Carrier Aviation "The contributors do not focus on
any one community but run the gamut of their experiences, both
deployed and stateside, concentrating on leadership. The book's
value lies in its ability to convey some of the lessons that these
young men and women paid such a high price to learn. Their stories
will give anyone, of any rank or experience, an idea of how young
leaders think and why they choose the courses they do. In the
Shadow of Greatness is not required reading for airpower
historians; however, anyone with an interest in leadership--its
development, motivations, and the toll it can exact--should pick up
a copy." -- Air & Space Power Journal "These proud Annapolis
graduates provide a glimpse of the achievements of and
contributions made by today's young service members, making a
strong case that they are worthy of being called the next great
generation." --Publishers Weekly "In the Shadow of Greatness will
endure as an important first person narrative of this global war.
Similarly, it will become an important read for midshipmen or
junior officers to understand the challenges faced by those who
served before them. Finally, it is simply a great anthology for
fans of any military read." -- Naval Historical Foundation "All of
these stories give voice to courage, sacrifice, and the nobility of
living in the service of others. In closing the book, Admiral
Mullen notes that the members of this class, like those before and
after it, "have kept sharp and sure the instruments by which U.S.
national security is preserved." He believes "they are positioned,
because of their diverse experiences, to lead both in and out of
uniform in the years to come." Like their counterparts at West
Point and elsewhere, the members of the Naval Academy's Class of
2002 have borne the burden of battle for the past decade. In the
Shadow of Greatness shows us how they have done it." --Proceedings
"[This book] shows the dedication and high quality of the young
leaders who have met the challenges of a long war and shown the way
for those who follow in their footsteps."
-- Seapower "This powerful book captures the bravery and sacrifice
of a decade of war, and its lessons apply to the boardroom as well
as the battlefield. Read it and take heart in a new generation of
proven leaders."
--Nathaniel Fick, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and author of One
Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer "This is a unique book.
It is a collection of 'sea stories' written by a select group of
young graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy. The stories cover events
that occurred during their first ten years of commissioned service.
They address a gamut of subjects including combat, disaster relief,
casualty reporting, and personal relationships. As such, they
provide a window through which the reader can learn what goes
through the minds of young officers during their early years of
service. Since there is frequent reference to the lessons learned
while at the Naval Academy, the book can serve as an excellent
medium by which Academy authorities can evaluate the
appropriateness of the Academy curriculum."
--Vice Admiral Jerry E. Miller, USN (Ret.), author of Stockpile:
The Story Behind 10,000 Strategic Nuclear Weapons "The men and
women of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2002 now have a dual
legacy of service: first, their leadership around the world during
wartime, and now their well-told consideration of what it all
meant. In the Shadow of Greatness is an inspiring book."
--Bill Murphy Jr., author of In a Time of War: The Proud & Perilous
Journey of West Point's Class of 2002. "This is a must read for all
Americans--an up close and personal account of duty and sacrifice
by graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy in Iraq and Afghanistan.
You´ll stand a little straighter when you mingle with these
remarkable fellow citizens."
--Tom Brokaw, author of The Time of Our Lives and The Greatest
Generation "Most may never wear a uniform in defense of our
country's values. What we owe those who do is to listen and honor
their stories. Captured so well within these pages are vivid and
diverse accounts of courage, quiet competence, and
integrity--values forged within the hearts of a new generation of
leaders. All Americans can learn, and emulate, their credo: Not for
self, but for country."
--Craig Mullaney, U.S. Army combat veteran and author of The
Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education "To the Class of 2002, I
thank you for sharing your stories and opening America's eyes to
the challenges faced by your generation, which in my view really is
the next 'greatest generation.' . . . My advice to you is simple:
Continue to listen, learn, and lead in the decades ahead. Your
families and your fellow citizens are counting on you."
--Adm. Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.), 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff "In the Shadow of Greatness is a powerful set of stories
from gifted young men and women serving on the front lines of
America's most important wars. Their combination of raw heroism,
bravery, and sacrifice make it a gripping and deeply moving
book."
--Seth G. Jones, author of Hunting in the Shadows: The Pursuit of
Al Qa'ida since 9/11 and former senior advisor at U.S. Special
Operations Command
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