Robert Wemheuer

Broschiertes Buch

Unlike No Other

A Memoir of the Unlikely, Yet Successful Career of a United States Marine Corps Aviator

Beschreibung

Unlike No Other: Book One (1965-1974) A raw, action-packed memoir from a Marine Corps aviator who led with grit, flew with honor, and never forgot the men who served beside him. In Unlike No Other: Book One, Colonel Robert Wemheuer shares the gripping true story of his rise from a dyslexic, underestimated kid to a decorated Marine Corps aviator during the most dangerous years of the Vietnam War. This first installment in a two-part memoir follows his "company-grade" years-his transformation from new officer to CH-53 helicopter pilot and leader, forged in the fire of three combat tours. Wemheuer's journey isn't just about flying missions under enemy fire. It's about the Marines, sailors, and civilians who shaped him-and the battlefield lessons that made him a leader known for calm under pressure and fierce loyalty to his crew. From overloaded takeoffs under rocket fire to critical rescue missions during Operation Lam Son 719, Book One offers a front-row seat to courage, chaos, and the camaraderie that defines the Marine Corps. Perfect for fans of military aviation, Vietnam War history, and leadership memoirs told with unflinching honesty. Continue the journey in Unlike No Other: Book Two, where Wemheuer ascends the ranks and tackles the high-stakes challenges of command in a changing military world.

Autor

Dr. Robert Bull Wemheuer is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel whose 25-year military career included three Vietnam combat tours, multiple command positions, and senior leadership roles at Marine Corps Headquarters. Known for his steady leadership and unwavering honesty, Bull earned the respect of enlisted men and officers alike.

Following his military service, Dr. Wemheuer worked as an environmental remediation project manager for Fluor Daniel and Bethel Corporations. His second career culminated in thirteen years on the Yucca Mountain High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository Program in Nevada.

He wrote Unlike No Other to honor the Marines, sailors, and civilians who shaped his career before their stories are forgotten. His hope is to inspire young people to persevere through adversityand to remind them that no one rises alone.

He lives in Georgetown, Texas, with his wife of over fifty years.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Page Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 410
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 663g
• ISBN-13: 9781662478420
• ISBN-10: 1662478429
• Artikelnr.: 64529216