“The idea...that our professional military men and women train for years without knowing whether they will ever have to actually carry out their missions to the fullest extent of their abilities is the very heart of what service is all… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share Image
“Military life and culture seem to be foreign territory for many of the people who write for national magazines and newspapers today. Every time… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“Axe was a quiet man, six foot four, with piercing blue eyes and curly hair. He was smart and the best Trivial Pursuit player… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“If the public insists it has the right to know, which I very much doubt, perhaps the people should go and face for themselves… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
Don’t let your thoughts run away with you, don’t start planning to bail out because you’re worried about the future and how much you… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“And he simply would not tolerate any other high-ranking officer, commissioned or noncommissioned, reaming out one of his guys. He” — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“That situation might look simple in Washington, where the human rights of terrorists are often given high priority. And I am certain liberal politicians… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“Remember the philosophy of the U.S. Navy SEALs: “I will never quit...My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“Once in a while some guys get put up for decorations and a ceremony takes place somewhere. You see them in dress uniforms, standing… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“When the media gets involved, in the United States, that’s a war you’ve got a damned good chance of losing, because the restrictions on… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
Service is selflessness--the opposite of the lifestyle that we see so much of in America today. The things that entertain us don't often lift… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
In times of uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call; a common man with uncommon desire to… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“...and I am left feeling that no matter how much the drip-drip-drip of hostility toward us is perpetuated by the liberal press, the American… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
In the military, if we don't know something, we say we don't know and proceed to shut up until we do. Some highly paid… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
“the U.S. government will learn that we can be trusted. We know about bad guys, what they do, and, often, who they are.” — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share
