Outside The Wire
Combat Convoy
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About the Book
About the Book
The story of a unique group of men, yet to be recognized by the media or American people, for their role in support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. Most of which, have prior military experience and were chosen for their specialized skills and willingness to go into harms way, in a war against terror.
For political correctness, they are called, Independent Contractors. In reality, one might say they are highly paid mercenaries hired by The Department Of Defense, to accompany the force as, combat convoy drivers, that operate “OUTSIDE THE WIRE”.
Imagine an army, with no ammunition for their weapons, no food, no water, or fuel for the equipment they depend on, unless these combat convoy drivers get through the desert terrain and enemy lines to bring these things to them. Then imagine, if you can, that they are not permitted to carry a weapon to defend themselves against an enemy known to cut their heads off, in the event of being captured. And, seventy percent of the injuries and fatalities in this war come from explosives that have been planted in the roads these convoys must use to deliver supplies.
This is the journey, the story of American heroism that must, and should be told.
About the Author
A song entitled, ÒWhat makes a man wanderÓ and sang by the ÒSonÕs Of The Pioneers,Ó best describes the life and journeys of Ron Pennick. While some men are content to never see what lies beyond the next mountain, or to chase the elusive sunset as it disappears in the distant horizon. For Ron, it became an obsession, a quest to fill his mind with the wonders and majestic visions of what we call planet earth. Maybe it was the search to find that simple thing that every man must find, a thing called peace of mind. From the time that Ron was a young boy, and pedaled his bicycle until he grew into a young man, and drove an eighteen wheeler, he knew that wheels were the means to achieve the pursuit of his dreams. Three million miles later, and a lot of gray hair protruding from his baseball cap, Ron retired. However, the challenge to serve his country in a war against terror as a combat convoy driver, lured him out of retirement. With a limited high school education, and a strong will to work, he was accepted and hired by KBR as one of the oldest men to serve in a combat role in support of ÒOperation Iraqi Freedom.Ó