DUTY. HONOR. FOR MY COUNTRY

About the Book

SFC Mark A. Alaimo shares a glimpse of his grueling experiences in the war on terrorism, how it shook his life and his eventual quest for healing. SFC Alaimo’s account is not a glamorized story of victory nor is it about the glory associated with war. Rather, it is the poignant and true recollection of a man who has been to the war, seen and experienced its horrors and, finally, returned with a changed view of the world, his country and life. The pages give voice to the fears, doubts and pain that thousands of soldiers go through in the battlefield and even after combat. The author shares fragments of his childhood, his disappointments and even his struggle with post traumatic stress. What results is a book that effectively captures a realistic and humanized perspective of war and how it affects the lives that became intertwined in it. Ultimately, DUTY. HONOR. FOR MY COUNTRY is a story of one man’s love for his country and the sacrifices he had to make for his devotion. It radiates hope and inspiration most especially to the soldiers who share the same story crystallized in the book.

About the Author

Ever since high school Mark Alaimo always knew he wanted to be a Soldier in the Army. The devotion to his country put him all over the globe; however, Iraq became the pinnacle for his distain to those appointed over him. Born and raised in Upstate New York his parents signed his initial enlistment paperwork at the age of seventeen, and he never looked back. From the Cold War to the War on Terrorism, Mark witnessed the change and degradation of an institution that once served as a bright light in his future. With his pride crushed and his wings clipped, his soaring career was extinguished by leaders who failed to understand his unique leadership style.