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Master Sergeant Marc Youngquist has served for over 40 years in the military and law enforcement. Over those years, he has met many unsung American heroes. These are men and women who have served our country with limited resources and support while being separate from friends and loved ones for months at a time, often while living in hostile environments. When they return home, these soldiers do their best to pick up where they left off, resuming their lives, never sharing the details of their heroic acts because "it's all part of the job." Even close friends and (especially) their families never hear about the danger they were in or the lives they impacted despite the heroism of their acts.

In The 143rd in Iraq, Youngquist provides a firsthand account of a Connecticut National Guard Military Police Company's attempt to recruit, train and prepare and Iraqi Police Force in 2003-2004, and the dangers they faced as a result. From training for desert conditions in the dead of winter without the appropriate gear to driving through the night trying to find Baghdad with pieces of a map puzzle and finally to entering war zones without an adequate supply of soldiers, weapons or ammo, Youngquist shares how the 143rd Military Police Company did what they could, in spite of it all.

If you have ever wondered what it means when politician's use the term "boots on the ground," this military history of just one company's experiences will provide you with an eye-opening narrative, putting you in the thick of the action with these brave men and women.

Whether you're interested in military history, American heroes, the Middle East in general or the Iraq war history specifically, or you simply enjoy a riveting story of bravery and dedication, The 143rd in Iraq is sure to please.

Critical acclaim for The 143rd in Iraq

As a former Commander of the 143rd MP Company (1997-1999), this bare knuckle blow-by-blow account of how my former soldiers performed so magnificently in Iraq made me proud, made me laugh, and even made me cry. It kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to read the next page, and wishing I were there with them every step of the way. Knowing MSG (retired) Youngquist as I do, this detailed and, at times, disturbing, account of the obstacles the 143rd MP Company faced is the gritty truth as only a soldier’s NCO would tell it. To the soldiers of the 143rd: Well done and welcome home. I am grateful for this chronicle of your service, and proud of each and every one of you!
Colonel (Ret.) Stephan Picard
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

…Every American owes a measure of gratitude and respect for our military. Every American should read Marc Youngquist’s account of our citizen soldiers and their missions—not only overcoming the challenge of a sometimes faceless enemy that uses buried and roadside car bombs, snipers, and guerilla

warfare tactics to kill Americans, but how they prevailed and met the call of duty, “In Spite of It All.”
Bruce W. Tully
Special Agent In Charge (Ret.)
Senior Foreign Service
Diplomatic Security Service
United States Department of State



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