Herndon, Booton.
Summary: The men of the 77th Infantry Division couldn't fathom why Private Desmond T. Doss would venture into the horrors of World War II without a single weapon to defend himself. They called him a coward, but the soft--spoken medic insisted that his mission was to heal, not kill. Herndon shares the story of how Doss became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Remnant Publications 2016
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Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II. During World War II, the United States' fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KENRuliffson, Jess
Summary: "Candid, compassionate graphic interviews with returning war vets from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. Cartoonist Jess Ruliffson spent five years traveling across the country interviewing veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, from kitchen tables in Georgia and libraries in New York City to dive bars in Mississippi and back porches in Vermont. What she finds is that the real...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphics Books 2022
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 355 RULCollier, Victoria L.
Contents: Basic training : preliminary information you should know -- Secret money for seniors -- Application process for improved pension benefits -- Health care benefits -- Burial benefits -- Getting help -- Attorney's fees -- Resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collier Communications 2010
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Summary: "Finally revealing the family's indefatigable women among its legendary military figures, The Howe Dynasty recasts the British side of the American Revolution. In December 1774, Benjamin Franklin met Caroline Howe, the sister of British Admiral Richard and General William Howe, in a London drawing room for "half a dozen Games of Chess." As Julie Flavell reveals, the games concealed a matter of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liveright Publishing Corporation 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 FLAFessler, Diane Burke.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michigan State University Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5475 FESNordman, Doug.
Summary: "Filled with examples, checklists, websites, and a rich collection of appendices that deal with inflation, multiple income streams, and the value of a military pension, this book is essential reading for anyone contemplating retiring from the military"--From publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Impact Publications 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 NORWright, Stephen L.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 WRIAnderson, Godfrey J.
Summary: Contains the graphic story of a young Michigan soldier's experiences during President Woodrow Wilson's ill-fated 1918 military expedition against the Bolsheviks in the frozen reaches of northern Russia. --from publisher description
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Publisher / Publication Date: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 947.084 ANDERSON, GODFREY J. ANDLevine, Adele.
Summary: "M*A*S*H meets Scrubs in a sharply observant, absurdly funny, inspiring, and totally unique debut memoir from a physical therapist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the birthplace of physical therapy and the world leader in prosthetic rehabilitation for injured war veterans"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LEVINE, ADELE LEVSummary: "Are you getting ready to take the HESI Admission Assessment Exam? You know the importance of this test, and the multiple topics you'll need to understand in depth. This book is directly from the HESI experts, so you'll know that your studies are aligned with the test. Give yourself the best chance to pass by using this comprehensive guide before you face the test! This easy-to-read gives you:...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Elsevier 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.76 HESWukovits, John F.
Summary: "The forgotten story of American war hero Eddie Rickenbacker's crash landing in the Pacific during World War II, and his incredible 23-day crusade to keep his crew alive"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Caliber 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 WUKRotondi, Jessica Pearce.
Summary: After years of being misled by the US government, Jessica Pearce Rotondi travels to Laos with the hope of finding answers for her family, but instead finds a country still reeling from a secret war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Unnamed Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 959.704 ROTPatterson, James
Summary: Shares firsthand wartime accounts describing the courageous battlefield sacrifices of men and women from every branch and operational specialty of the U.S. military, from the Vietnam War through the present.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 355.0092 PATMakos, Adam
Summary: Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 SMODe Capua, Sarah
Summary: In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2021
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Summary: "Discover the amazing stories of sacrifice and courage from twenty-two soldiers who received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award. In the Company of Heroes features in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-two post-9/11 Medal of Honorrecipients who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book focuses on the stories of these extraordinary individuals, expressed in their own...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Street 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.7044 KITNelson, Erik
Summary: Surviving Eighth Air Force veterans recall their experience during World War II.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kino International 2020
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC COLSummary: "The ASVAB is the qualifying test required for recruits entering all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as current service members who want to raise their score to qualify for more exclusive specialties or officer training. This comprehensive test preparation guide includes: a diagnostic ASVAB to identify areas needing improvement, four full-length practice exams, including the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barrons Educational Series, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 355 ASVBozzo, Linda.
Summary: "An introduction to the life of Air Commandos in the Air Force (aka Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: A collection of more than 80 profiles about the brave women in the US military.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 CONZabin, Serena R.
Summary: The story of the Boston Massacre--when on a late winter evening in 1770, British soldiers shot five local men to death--is familiar to generations. But from the very beginning, many accounts have obscured a fascinating truth: the Massacre arose from conflicts that were as personal as they were political. Professor Serena Zabin draws on original sources and lively stories to follow British...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.3 ZABVonder Brink, Tracy
Summary: "The U.S. Navy traces its roots back to the American Revolutionary War. Then, its small fleet was outnumbered. Today, it is the largest navy in the world. Learn about the roles of sailors and their training, and get an inside look at the different types of ships, aircraft, equipment, and weapons the U.S. Navy uses to complete missions around the world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359 VONScillian, Devin.
Summary: "Using the alphabet format, this picture book describes the many situations and experiences that military families, especially their children encounter. For example history, rank, and quarters are explained"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2006