About the Author

James August is a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. James joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduating from high school in 1967. August trained and served as an Infantry and Reconnaissance Marine in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. After the terror attacks of 9/11 James August left his professional life as a veterinarian and returned to the military, this time as an officer in Army Special Operations Command. James had two combat tours in Afghanistan while attached to 3rd Special Forces Group. James now lives in the mountains of Colorado with his wife and dogs.