The Marine Corps' reputation as the world's premier fighting force was forged on many battlefields by a succession of extraordinary men. Here are their stories. The battles: Belleau Wood, Samar, Makin, Iwo Jima, Hue City, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Marines: O'Bannon, Daly, Basilone, Puller, Boyington, and Chontosh - and much more. If anyone ever asks what makes Marines special, give them a copy of this book!

Marines jokingly say that "every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast" in the Corps, but we all know there is more to it than that. And no, I don't mean "every formation is a parade, and every paycheck is a fortune!" Being a Marine is a tough, but rewarding, way of life, and this fourth installment in the "Sea Stories" series takes a look at a lot of those times - along with a liberal dose of knuckleheads and common sense. If you liked the first three, you'll like this one too!

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act is a law which divides the retainer pay of military retirees with former spouses for life, without regard to fault, merit or need. If you are affected by this law you need to understand how it was passed in direct contradiction of a U. S. Supreme Court ruling, and learn what you can do to fight for its modification and/or repeal. If you are married and contemplating a military career, or in the military and thinking about getting married, you had better read this book before its too late Includes the full text of the Law and the McCarty v....