Veteran Book Club

Welcome to Binding Vets — a veteran-led virtual book club on X. (🧵) We foster camaraderie through shared reading & genuine connection; stories of resilience, leadership, military history & fiction that resonate with service life. Veterans, spouses & supporters all welcome. 🇺🇸📖

Upon Khomeini's return from exile, he didn't promise a prosperous future for Iran; he spoke of hatred for America. Given today's events, that moment is the clearest window into the regime ruling Iran with an iron fist. Read On Wings of Eagles, then join us next Wednesday.

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Heading to land nav at Greybeard Tactical this March. Which book is a good refresher for a former 11 Bravo?

Bookstore clerk asked if I needed help. Ma'am, I need an intervention.

Word of the Week: HELMSMAN. The sailor at the wheel, steering the course the conning officer orders. It's a watch station, not a Navy rating. At watch change: 'I relieve you.' 'I stand relieved.' Who's had the helm in your life?

Motivation Monday - Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., Tuskegee-trained fighter pilot, flew combat in Korea & Vietnam, then became the first Black four-star general in U.S. history. What book showed you what excellence looks like?

Coffee's hot, chapter's long, phone's on DND. Perfect morning.

Jimmy Buffett, one of my favorite songwriters and a prolific reader and writer of his own acclaim.

10 days out. In 1979, Ross Perot wouldn't leave 2 of his men in a Tehran prison. Would your boss have come for you? On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett. Grab your copy & join us Wed Nov 4, 1–3pm ET on X Spaces.

Hit 1,719 of you. Still can't believe vets want to talk books with me. Thank you 🙏

I just finished “TARGETED: Beirut” by the great @JackCarrUSA

Today, 43 years ago, the Marine barracks in Beirut were attacked by Iranian supported terrorists. Never forget. 🇺🇸

Have you read every book on your shelf? Be honest.

Thank you to the authors we couldn't do this without: @mnsibley Norman Fulkerson @Junkyardtactic @dgelliott00 @martywritesonX Coming up: Ken Follett @peterwsinger & @august_cole @GBNT1952 @sstrattonauthor @joelgaines @BlastingThrough Binding Vets, a third place on X Spaces.

What's a book you've reread more than twice?

Q: How do you organize your home library?

What's your favorite font type?

Listen to the Space where we cover the Ranger Regiment’s story from the first decade of GWOT. 👇 Thanks to @martywritesonX & @ScotiDomeij for joining and sharing your stories. 🇺🇸

Hump day. Today we talk Violence of Action with @martywritesonX & a Gold Star mother on X Spaces, 1–2pm ET. Haven't read the book? Come anyway. Bring your coffee & your questions.

Tmrw @ 1p EST; book club is covering Violence of Action. We’ll be joined by author @martywritesonX and Gold Star Mother @ScotiDomeij. Please come and hear some of the Ranger story!