Description: Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery by Tom Cotton (5/14/2019, Hardcover) Product Details ISBN: 62863150 EAN: 9780062863157 Format: Hardcover Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: 5/14/2019 Edition: First Edition Pages: 320 Reading Age: Young Adults, Adults Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.05 x 9 inches Language: English Book Overview NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A moving, reverent history—a tribute, really—to ‘The Old Guard’ … An ode to excellence and caring in service to the nation. It is an inspiring read for every American.” — ROBERT M. GATES An extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Arlington National Cemetery, Senator Tom Cotton’s Sacred Duty offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of “The Old Guard,” the revered U.S. Army unit whose mission is to honor our country’s fallen heroes on the most hallowed ground in America. Cotton was a platoon leader with the storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment—The Old Guard—between combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the height of the Iraq Surge, he carried the flag-draped remains of his fallen comrades off of airplanes at Dover Air Force Base, and he laid them to rest in Arlington’s famed Section 60, “the saddest acre in America.” He also performed hundreds of funerals for veterans of the Greatest Generation, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Old Guard has embodied the ideals of honor and sacrifice across our nation’s history. America’s oldest active-duty regiment, dating back to 1784, The Old Guard conducts daily military-honor funerals on the 624 rolling acres of Arlington, where generations of American heroes rest. Its soldiers hold themselves to the standard of perfection in sweltering heat, frigid cold, and driving rain. Every funeral is a no-fail, zero-defect mission, whether honoring a legendary general or a humble private. In researching and writing the book, Cotton returned to Arlington and shadowed the regiment’s soldiers, from daily funerals to the state funeral of President George H. W. Bush to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reliving the honor—and the challenges—of duty at the nation’s “most sacred shrine.” Part history of The Old Guard, part memoir of Cotton’s time at Arlington, part intimate profile of the today’s soldiers, Sacred Duty is an unforgettable testament to the timeless power of service and sacrifice to our nation. “[Senator Cotton] helps his fellow Americans understand not only the hardships, but also the tremendous rewards of service in our military.” —GENERAL H.R. MCMASTER, former National Security Advisor About the Author Tom Cotton is a United States Senator from Arkansas and the bestselling author of Sacred Duty and Only the Strong. He served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between combat tours, he served with the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment (“The Old Guard”) at Arlington National Cemetery. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Ranger Tab. He served one term in the House of Representatives before his election to the Senate. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he is married to Anna and they have two sons, Gabriel and Daniel. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. VERY GOOD. All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable) and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine may show signs of wear. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications. Due to the age or quality of the paper, they may develop signs of foxing. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Personalize: No
Type: Novel
Literary Movement: Post-Modernism, Modernism
Era: 2000s
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Sacred Duty : a Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Military / Veterans, Death & Dying, United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Culinary, Military / United States, Political, Military
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 18.9 Oz
Author: Tom Cotton
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
