I will fight for your right Ms. Stillman, to bad mouth the Marine Corps and 29 Palms because this is the life I have chosen. To those who do not know any better, the Marine Corps is not full of drug addicts, rapists and thugs. The fact is, in 16 years I have not met anyone that comes close to the characters you write about in this book. I feel sorry for you, since it is painfully obvious that you have some type of vandetta against the men and women who put their life on the line for you and do it happily. Yes we will continue to do so for you Ms. Stillman. Sleep tight tonight, We are on the wall. To all who read this review, save your money and buy a book that makes one feel good to be an American and happy the Marine Corps exists. I recommend Flags of our Fathers or Battle Cry.