Modern Warriors: Real Stories from Real Heroes

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ANew York Timesbestseller.

From FOX & Friends Weekend cohost Pete Hegseth comes a collection of inspiring stories from fifteen of Americas greatest heroeshighly decorated Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, marines, Purple Heart recipients, combat pilots, a Medal of Honor recipient, and morebased on FOX Nations hit show of the same name.

After three Army deploymentsearning two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantrymans BadgePete Hegseth knows what it takes to be a modern warrior. In Modern Warriors he presents candid, unfiltered conversations with fellow modern warriors and digs for real answers to key questions like: What inspired them to serve What is their legacy What does sacrifice really mean to them How do they handle loss And what can civilians learn from this latest generation of veterans

From the skies over Afghanistan to the seas of the Mediterranean to the treacherous streets of Iraq, these brave men and women take you inside the firefight, sharing the harrowing realities of war. Hegseth uses their experiences to facilitate conversations about the raw truths of combat, including the difficulties of transitioning back home, while also celebrating these soldiers contributions to preserving our nations most precious giftfreedom.

In addition to the oral history, Modern Warriors presents dozens of personal, rarely shared photos from the battlefield and the home front. Together these stories and images provide an unvarnished representation of battlefield leadership, military morale, and the strain of war. This book is the perfect keepsake and gift for anyone who wants to know what it means, and what it truly takes, to be a patriot.

Author Bio

Pete Hegseth is the co-host of FOX & FRIENDS WEEKEND and also frequently guest hosts for FOX & FRIENDS during the week. He is also a FOX NEWS Senior Political Analyst, providing analysis and commentary across all FOX NEWS and FOX BUSINESS programming. Hegseth has deployed three times since 9/11, most recently returning from Afghanistan where he was the senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul from 2011-2012. Hegseth previously served as the Chief Executive Officer for Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) from 2012-2015, the largest conservative veterans and military family's organization in America. Prior to joining CVA, P.H. was Executive Director for Vets for Freedom from 2007-2011, an organization committed to victory on the battlefield. Hegseth graduated from Princeton University as an Undergrad and completed a Master's in Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2013. Hegseth has four young children.