I crack the cover and started to cry.Yesa strange way to start a review but words that I think actually hold merit against the strong and direct intro that the author presented to the reader.The next 700 pages did a world of good in the realm of letting me finally know what Mairnes do when there "are no wars to fight" and they are building their brotherhood through the highways, byways, beaches and bars across the globe.Salutes to the author...and Salutes to all Marines!!!!!!