Hog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts

In Hog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts, Robert D. Kaplan provides an immersive look into the American military's global operations, giving readers firsthand access to experiences from B-2 bombers to nuclear submarines and Stryker brigades. This engaging narrative spans various landscapes—from Indonesian waters to the Sahara Desert—while detailing the complexities of the Global War on Terrorism and the strategic challenges posed by emerging powers in the Pacific. Through the voices of enlisted personnel and junior officers, Kaplan reveals the often-overlooked realities of U.S. military commitments and operations, bringing to light their critical role in maintaining global security.