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Task Force IED

Iowa National Guard Fight Against IED's in IRAQ

by Curt Swarm

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Fictional Account, based on a true story of the war against IED’s

The war in Iraq rapidly changed from one of gun battles and kicking in doors, to a war against Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s). Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were uniquely equipped, because of their civilian backgrounds, to statistically analyze where and when these IED’s were placed by insurgents, something the entire U.S. Military wasn’t able to accomplish. As a result, countless lives were saved and the war in Iraq was turned. But not without a price. “Task Force IED” is the fictional account, based on a true story, of this fight against IED’s, the toll it took on the soldiers involved and the families at home. Alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, suicide, bankruptcy and general deterioration plagued the National Guard and the military in general following deployment. Why? This story attempts to address the question and offer a positive solution.

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Paperback
Format: 6 x 9 Black & White Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Jul 23, 2022)
ISBN10: 197725554X
ISBN13: 9781977255549
Genre: FICTION / War & Military

Author Information...

Curt SwarmWith a degree in English from Iowa State University, Curt Swarm has written all his life. He is the author of two previous books of an autobiographical nature, “Protected” and “Bossy.” Swarm writes a human interest weekly newspaper column, “Empty Nest” that is in about 50 newspapers in three states: Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. He is also a photographer and metal sculptor, making sculptures out of rusty metal, mostly old farm junk. A native Iowan, growing up in Monroe, Iowa, he now lives in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa with his wife and editor, Ginnie, one dog and one inspirational cat. Swarm also teaches creative writing in his home during the winter. Several of his students have published books.
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