Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I wanted to join the Irish Republican Army, so I went to see a Marine recruiter who assured me the Marines had the best Special Forces of all. The elite of the elite. The cream of the Corps. #2 I joined the Marines and was accepted into their Recon program, which was a challenge unlike anything I had experienced before. #3 I joined the Marines, and was accepted into their Recon program, which was a challenge unlike anything I had experienced before. #4 I joined the marines, and was accepted into their recon program, which was a challenge unlike anything I had experienced before. I was offered the chance to join the intelligence community after boot camp, but I declined. I had no intention of doing anything other than returning to Ireland and joining the IRA.