In this dramatic, behind-the-scenes chronicle, Howard E. Wasdin takes readers deep inside the world of Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers, beginning with the grueling selection process of the toughest and longest military training in the world. After graduating, Wasdin saw combat in Operation Desert Storm as a member of SEAL Team Two. As a member of Team Six, Wasdin became one of the best snipers. Howard Wasdin, U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six Sniper. WASDIN is a former SEAL Team Six member. After graduating with BUD/S Class 143, he later became a top sniper with SEAL Team Six. For his actions in 'Operation Gothic Serpent' in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, and the Purple Heart for injuries.
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About Howard Wasdin. WASDIN is a former SEAL Team Six member. After graduating with BUD/S Class 143 he was a top sniper on SEAL Team Six. He was awarded a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his involvement in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993 known as Black Hawk Down. Wasdin & Stephen Templin SEAL TEAM SIX memoirs of an elite navy seal sniper st. Martin’s press new york 053-46467ch004P.indd iii 3/11/11 6:28 AM.
In this dramatic, behind-the-scenes chronicle, Howard E. Wasdin takes readers deep inside the world of Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers, beginning with the grueling selection process of the toughest and longest military training in the world. After graduating, Wasdin saw combat in Operation Desert Storm as a member of SEAL Team Two. As a member of Team Six, Wasdin became one of the best snipers on the planet.
IN THE AFTERMATH OF WAR, A NAVY SEAL FINDS FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE.
Wounded in Mogadishu and facing a torturous journey of rehabilitation and recovery, he came home to find his marriage falling apart and his world upended. When he met Debbie, an accountant emerging from her own trial by fire, he realized this might be his last hope, and the two together began a journey of rediscovering their faith in God and their ability to trust in God’s goodness.
Beating the Odds
When the Navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When the SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six. I Am a SEAL Team Six Warrior is the dramatic tale of how Howard Wasdin overcame a tough childhood to live his dream and enter the exciting and dangerous world of U.S. Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers. This is Howard Wasdin's story of overcoming abuse and beating the odds to become an elite American warrior.
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DR. HOWARD E. WASDIN is a former SEAL Team Six member. After graduating with BUD/S Class 143, he later became a top sniper with SEAL Team Six. For his actions in 'Operation Gothic Serpent' in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, and the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in action. In that conflict he was wounded three times and nearly lost his right leg.
Howard served in the US Navy for twelve years, nine of which were as part of the SEAL Teams. After twelve years, he was medically discharged due to the injuries he sustained in Mogadishu. The Somalia conflict would later become more commonly known as 'Black Hawk Down', nick-named after the story depicted by Mark Bowden in his book and movie of the same name.
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Howard now lives in Georgia, where he is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic at Absolute Precision Chiropractic. Given his military background, personal childhood experiences, personal mentors, and upbringing, he also is a leader in his community focusing his efforts on worthy causes that encourage and promote children and teen education and personal development, such as the 'Boys and Girls Club'. In 2012, he was inducted into 'The Jeremiah Milbank Society' by the National 'Boys and Girls Clubs of America'. This award was given for his contributions and for 'making a difference' at the Boys and Girls Club in his hometown.
Howard has spoken to many organizations and corporations which include, The American Chiropractic Association, Boy Scouts of America, Calvary Church, Cattlemen's Association, Far West Equipment Dealers Association, Federal Court Advisory Committee for the District of Georgia, GE/Microsoft, GST Transport Systems/USAO, Member One Federal Credit Union, Palmer Chiropractic College, TN Chiropractic Association, and more.
Howard is the co-author of 'SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy Seal Sniper', a New York Times bestseller for 22 weeks, the success of which spawned a youth adapted version, 'I am a SEAL Team Six Warrior', that was nominated for awards in 2013 by the 'Young Adult Library Services Association' for helping encourage reluctant readers to read. In addition, he has co-authored the fictional series, 'SEAL Team Six Outcasts'. His newest title in that series, 'Easy Day for the Dead', was released on December 31, 2013.