Tactical 16 Signs Gemma McGowan for “Flowers from Baghdad”
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Tactical 16 Signs Gemma McGowan for “Flowers from Baghdad”
From the New Jersey Turnpike to Convoying into the Heat of Iraq: A Young Lieutenant’s Story
Finding a silver lining isn’t always easy. But Gemma McGowan finds a way, even in a combat zone.
Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Gemma McGowan for Flowers from Baghdad. Walk alongside McGowan in her debut book as she traces her life journey before serving in the U.S. Army to being in the middle of harsh combat zones as a young lieutenant and now reflects on her life today as a volunteer overseas. McGowan’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website: https://t16books.com/.
“In my book I share how I went from a suburban town in northern New Jersey to leading soldiers and finding my flowers in Baghdad,” said McGowan, who earned a Bronze Star Medal for her leadership and actions while in Baghdad. “Finding the positives in all situations, or the ‘flowers,’ and looking for ways to make a difference in your community after military service is so important. I hope readers can apply some of the lessons I learned to their own lives.”
McGowan weaves a tale filled with humor and sadness set against the backdrops of Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Kuwait. She relates stories of heart-stopping convoy trips with danger lurking around every corner, witnessing soldiers suffering severe injuries and even death, meeting colorful locals and third country nationals, and surviving the day to day to include living in trailers.
“I’m excited for this book and for Gemma to tell her story,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Without motivated and courageous women like Gemma, the war-fighting effort is dead before it even starts. We are honored to have her tell her story in her words as she experienced it.”
McGowan currently works for the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Headquarters as a government civilian in Germany. She also volunteers as the Association of the United States Army Chapter President of the General C.W. Abrams Chapter, leading 2,000 members. She was the first woman to serve as the VFW Post 27 commander in Wiesbaden, Germany and continues as active post member.
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Tactical 16 Publishing specializes in working with authors in the armed forces, police, fire, and rescue communities. To learn more, click here to watch a short video or go to our Facebook page at Tactical 16 Publishing.