Howard E. Wasdin

I Am a SEAL Team Six Warrior: Memoirs of an American Soldier Howard E. Wasdin

Brief Description: Discusses an elite group that is trained to do very difficult missions. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-182). Biographical Note: DR. HOWARD E. WASDIN graduated with BUD/S Class 143. Awarded the Silver Star following the Battle of Mogadishu, Wasdin medically retired from the U. S. Navy in November 1995 after twelve years of service. He lives in Georgia. STEPHEN TEMPLIN completed Hell Week, qualified as a pistol and rifle expert, and blew things up during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. He is now an associate professor at Meio University in Japan. Publisher Marketing: FOR YOUNG READERS--A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER, "SEAL TEAM SIX"When the Navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When the SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six--a secret unit made up of the finest soldiers in the country, if not the world. "I Am a SEAL Team Six Warrior" is the dramatic tale of how Howard Wasdin overcame a tough childhood to live his dream and enter the exciting and dangerous world of U. S. Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers. His training began with his selection for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S)--the toughest and longest military training in the world. After graduating, Wasdin saw combat in Operation Desert Storm as a member of SEAL Team Two. But he was driven to be the best of the best--he wanted to join the legendary SEAL Team Six, and at long last he reached his goal and became one of the best snipers on the planet. Soon he was fighting for his life in The Battle of Mogadishu. This is Howard Wasdin's story of overcoming abuse and beating the odds to become an elite American warrior. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2012 (EAN 9781250016430, Paperback)

Booklist 04/15/2012 pg. 52 (EAN 9781250016430, Paperback)

School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 116 (EAN 9781250016430, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Wasdin, Howard E Dr. Howard E. Wasdin graduated with BUD/S Class 143. He was awarded the Silver Star for his valor during the Battle of Mogadishu. He medically retired from the Navy in November 1995 after twelve years of service. He makes his home in Georgia. Visit his website at www.howardwasdin.com. Contributor Bio:  Templin, Stephen Stephen Templin completed Hell Week, qualified as a pistol and rifle expert, and blew up things during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. He lectured as a tenured university professor in Japan for fourteen years, where he also practiced the martial art aikido. Currently, he lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area.