Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole
By (Author) Kirk Lippold
PublicAffairs,U.S.
PublicAffairs,U.S.
9th April 2013
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
363.32509533
Physical Properties
Paperback
408
Width 159mm, Height 235mm
Description
"The professionalism, quiet dignity, and dedication to our country that Commander Lippold and his sailors exhibited is an inspiration to us all and a reminder of the very best America has to offer." - Ali Soufan, author of The Black Banners
Author Bio
p class="MsoNormal"Commander Kirk Lippold was the commanding officer of the USS Cole during Al Qaeda's attack in October 2000. Lippold's personal awards include the defence Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon, among others. He retired from the Navy in 2007 and remains active in current events and national security affairs. He lives in Carson City, Nevada.
