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Dec 1, 1993 · Short Summary: As a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, James Stockdale shot down, captured, and imprisoned for eight brutal years. He used the wisdom of stoicism to survive and grow stronger in prison.
- Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1…
Steven A. Sund, one of only ten men in history to hold the...
- Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1…
Steven A. Sund, one of only ten men in history to hold the title of Chief of the US Capitol Police, has coordinated dozens of National Special Security Events, responded to numerous critical incidents and active shooter events, and has protected every living US president.
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Jan 3, 2023 · Courage under Fire is United States Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund's gripping personal account that takes readers inside the events leading up to January 6, and provides a detailed and harrowing minute-by-minute account of the attack on the US Capitol, which was valiantly defended in hand-to-hand combat by the US Capitol Police officers ...
Courage under Fire James Bond Stockdale I On Stockdale’s re t i r ement from active duty in 1979, the sec- retary of the navy established the Vice-Admiral James Bond Stock-
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Courage Under Fire is a gripping and poignant account of one man's extraordinary journey through hell and back, a story of survival, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
The shock and horror of this attack exploded on TV screens worldwide as US Capitol Police officers under Chief Sund’s command found themselves facing a violent siege, hit with pipes, fire extinguishers, boards, and flag poles.
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As the Capitol descended into chaos, insurrectionists infiltrated and stormed its hallowed halls and democracy was pushed to the brink. Few people realize just how close we came to seeing the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, and countless members of Congress beaten, maimed, or killed.
