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Milo S. Afong

A former Marine Sniper and author/writer.   

The author's books, titled Hogs in the Shadows: Combat Stories from Marine Snipers in Iraq. (2007) and Hunters: U.S. Snipers in the War on Terror(2010). These books have popular reviews and are being sold in bookstores nationwide, and internationally.

He is also the co-founder of Warriors Faith, a non-profit organization that focuses on helping military service members and veterans. Information can be found at www.WarriorsFaith.org


Bibliography

Milo S. Afong enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1999 and served with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines Scout/Sniper platoon. He graduated first in his class from the 1st Marine Division's Scout/Sniper Sniper School. In 2003, he was discharged and volunteered for a tour of duty in Iraq as a Scout/Sniper Team Leader with the First Battalion, Twenty-third Marines. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device.



References

  1. ^ "Milo Afong's official website". 2007. Retrieved 2011-05-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "War On Terror News". 3 July 2010.Retrieved 2010-05-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "MCCFLL volume 6, issue 9, page 10" (PDF). September 2010.Retrieved 2010-05-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Popular Mechanics:The U.S. Sniper's More Accurate, Quieter Rifle". 30 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Amazon.com:Milo S. Afong". Retrieved 2010-05-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)