The 143rd in Iraq
by Marc Youngquist
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| Publisher | Emerald Lake Books |
| Publication | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 978-0997120783 |
| Pages | 442 |
| Age | 18 - 99 |
| Price | $19.84 |
The 143rd in Iraq
As a former Commander of the 143rd MP Company (1997-1999), this bare-knuckle blow-by-blow account of how my former soldiers performed so magnificently in Iraq made me proud, made me laugh, and even made me cry. Colonel (Ret.) Stephan Picard Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
WINNER - Gold Medal - Florida Authors and Publishers Association's President's Book Award
WINNER - Solo Medalist - New Apple Summer eBook Award
WINNER - Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Award
From April 2003 to April 2004, the primary mission of 143rd Military Police Company, a Connecticut National Guard unit, was to recruit, train and prepare an Iraqi Police Force. From training for desert conditions in the dead of winter without the appropriate gear to driving through the night trying to find Baghdad with pieces of a map puzzle and finally to entering war zones without an adequate supply of soldiers, weapons or ammo, the 143rd Military Police Company did what they could, in spite of it all.
Master Sergeant Marc Youngquist provides a firsthand account of the hair-raising challenges and heart-pounding hardships the 143rd endured in an effort to achieve their objective. Youngquist tells the story of these unsung American heroes, men and women who have served our country with limited resources and support.
If you have ever wondered what it means when politician s use the term boots on the ground, this military history of just one company s experiences will provide you with an eye-opening narrative, putting you in the thick of the action with these brave men and women.
Whether you re interested in military history, American heroes, the Middle East in general or the Iraq war history specifically, or you simply enjoy a riveting story of bravery and dedication, The 143rd in Iraq is sure to please.
For Fans Of:
- Scott A. Huesing's "Echoes in Ramadi"
- Brian Castner's "All the Ways We Kill and Die"
- Clinton Romesha's "Red Platoon"
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As a former Commander of the 143rd MP Company (1997-1999), this bare-knuckle blow-by-blow account of how my former soldiers performed so magnificently in Iraq made me proud, made me laugh, and even made me cry. It kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to read the next page, and wishing I were there with them every step of the way. Knowing MSG (retired) Youngquist as I do, this detailed and, at times, disturbing, account of the obstacles the 143rd MP Company faced is the gritty truth as only a soldier s NCO would tell it. To the soldiers of t...
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MSG Younquist has again provided invaluable service to our nation with this book. His ability to relate personnel, equipment and training to mission requirements makes The 143rd in Iraq a must read for military professionals and civilian leaders alike. MSG Younquist's real life experiences accurately describe the challenges leaders face today. I wish I had had this book when I was teaching in ROTC. --Major Robert E. Henry Judge Advocate, United States Army Reserve Instructor, Command and General Staff College Officer Course
When America goes to war, she sends her serving sons and daughters into harm s way for the protection of her people and the security of the nation. In doing so, she sends the strongest of the faithful, her volunteers, the people who have the hearts of lions, who leave their homes and family for the greater good of us all. And when America goes to war, she calls and asks, Who will go? Marc Youngquist, a former marine and serving National Guard trooper put up his hand and said, I will. Marc has written of his Connecticut Military Police National Guard unit as they deployed and saw action in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. His is a telling story that readers rarely see the gritty clear-eyed truth that includes the chaos of organization, the apathy of command staff, the lack of critical need-to-have equipment, and the sometimes broken-down/obsolete vehicles, weapons, communications, adverse weather and health threats even clothing necessary to do the job. Marc writes of this and more, not in complaint or anger, but as it is and what he and his fellow MP Unit still accomplished in an active and always dangerous combat zone. Every American owes a measure of gratitude and respect for our military. Every American should read Marc Youngquist's account of our citizen soldiers and their missions not only overcoming the challenge of a sometimes faceless enemy that uses buried and roadside car bombs, snipers, and guerilla warfare tactics to kill Americans, but how they prevailed and met the call of duty, In Spite of It All. --Bruce W. Tully Special Agent In Charge (Ret.) Senior Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Service United States Department of State