Proud to Be a Marine: Stories of Strength and Courage from the Few and the Proud

C. Brian Kelly

May 2017 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

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Celebrate the Legacy of the Marines

Behind one of the most celebrated military branches in America are the often little-known actions of its brave warriors. Proud to be a Marine amplifies the human voices amidst the cannon blasts and gun fire — from the American Revolution to modern day — and provides fresh insight that will inspire and excite those interested in the proud legacy of the Marines...

This one of a kind collection includes:

Union Corporal John Mackie's historic rallying cry as he earned the first ever Medal of Honor for a Marine
The daring actions of Captain Bill Hawkins, the first Marine to step foot on Guadalcanal
ROTC Cadet Vernice Armour's inspiring rise from police officer to first African-American female combat pilot in the history of the United States Marines

From the shores of Tripoli to the careful action against deadly IEDs in the Middle East, the anecdotal back stories of these upstanding Marines are proof they have always been ready, and always the "First to Fight."

About the author

C. BRIAN KELLY, a prize-winning journalist, is cofounder of Montpelier Publishing and a former editor for Military History magazine. He is also a lecturer in newswriting at the University of Virginia. Kelly's articles have appeared in Reader's Digest, Friends, Yankee, Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, and other magazines. He is the author of several books on American history and resides in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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