Col. John T. Carney Jr., the founding father of Air Force Special Tactics, an elite unit which now comprises a group of seven squadrons deployed worldwide. In 1996, Carney was presented the U.S. Special Operations Command Medal for his outstanding contributions to the revitalization of special operations, and, in 1997, he was inducted into the Air Commando Hall of Fame.
"An honest and accurate depiction of U.S. special operations
forces, written by the officer who led our most sensitive units on
the most dangerous missions."
"-"GEN. EDWARD C. MEYER, USA (Ret.)
Former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army
"This page-turner offers a straightforward, insightful view of the
evolution of the U.S. Air Force's heroic but largely unsung Special
Tactics units. . . . An exciting, action-packed story by a
legendary figure in the Special Operations community, with a
co-author and editor who fought hard to win us support to
revitalize America's 'quiet professionals.' "
-GEN. CARL W. STINER, USA (Ret.)
Former Commander-in-Chief U.S. Special Operation Command
Coauthor (with Tom Clancy and Tony Lotz) of "Shadow Warriors"
"It is the story of bravery, heroism and American ingenuity at its
very best."
-GEN. DUANE H. CASSIDY, USAF (Ret.),
Former Commander-in-Chief U.S. TRANSCOM
and Military Airlift Command
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