"I says, "Is that right?" "Yes, sir, Sergeant Major. And I'd rather sleep on the parade ground under a flagpole than t…"

"Initially the recruits were trained by white officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) but citing a desire to hav…"

"Edgar R. Huff enlisted in the Marine Corps in June 1942 and underwent training at the new Montford Point Camp. "I wan…"

"After his military retirement, MajGen Livingston continued living in New Orleans for 11 years and worked in the banki…"

"I feel like it gave me an opportunity to give back to the country, and it introduced me to the strength of the countr…"

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as …"

"Major General James E. Livingston served over 33 continuous years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. H…"

"There is no such person as a former Marine. Fifty years after they have left active duty, Marines still sign emails t…"

"I regret that I cannot share the names of several of the Afghans who stood by us Americans in those moments of agony.…"

"Every word in this book is what I remember to the best of my ability. I've been over this book again and again, separ…"