Tactical 16 Signs David Ocheltree for “The Art of Leadership: Celebrating 250-years of American Excellence”

by | Christian, Coaching, David Ocheltree, Leadership, Non-Fiction, Press Release, Self Help, The Art of Leadership

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Tactical 16 Signs David Ocheltree for
“The Art of Leadership:  Celebrating 250-years of American Excellence”

Readers are guided through a 52-week journey of growth rooted in faith, character, and conviction.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – In David Ocheltree’s new book, The Art of Leadership: Celebrating 250 Years of American Excellence, he draws on Scripture, historical insight, and real-world leadership experience to deliver actionable lessons for both seasoned leaders and those aspiring to grow and make an impact. From personal development to professional guidance, the book empowers readers to lead with integrity and vision. The book is available for purchase on Masthof Press & Bookstore’s website: https://www.masthof.com/.

“The Art of Leadership: Celebrating 250 Years of American Excellence by author David Ocheltree. T16 Books specializing in veterans books and military books.I wrote The Art of Leadership to give readers a practical roadmap to grow each week, strengthen their skills, and lead with confidence,” said Ocheltree, a U.S. Navy retiree and graduate of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, who served in operations across Iraq, Africa, Japan, Italy, and the United States. “True leadership isn’t about rank or title—it’s about character, conviction, and the daily discipline to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you lead.”

Ocheltree’s approachable book is a hands-on guide for Christian leadership development, offering actionable strategies and coaching techniques readers can apply every day. Each lesson challenges audiences to reflect, grow, and strengthen David Ocheltree author of The Art of Leadership: Celebrating 250 Years of American Excellence. T16 Books specializing in veterans books and military books.their leadership skills weekly. With a focused leadership topic, a Bible verse, and inspirational stories drawn from influential figures such as General George Washington, President John Adams, and Albert Einstein, Ocheltree illustrates timeless principles through real-world examples. Topics include navigating uncertainty, how to have difficult conversations, fostering teamwork, active listening, why good leaders must be good followers, and building trust in the workplace

“David’s book honors the values that have shaped American leadership for more than 250 years,” said Chris Schafer, CEO of Tactical 16 Publishing. “Whether readers are seasoned professionals or emerging leaders, The Art of Leadership provides lessons they can apply every day to inspire their teams, make better decisions, and lead with integrity.”

David and his family currently live in East Texas, where he works as a human resource professional and is an active volunteer with the East Texas Veteran Alliance and Disabled American Veterans Organizations as well as a youth soccer coach.

David and his family currently live in East Texas, where he works as a human resource professional and is an active volunteer with the East Texas Veteran Alliance and Disabled American Veterans Organizations as well as a youth soccer coach.

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Tactical 16 Signs Timothy Close for “My Coast Guard Option”

by | Coast Guard, My Coast Guard Option, Non-Fiction, Press Release, Timothy Close

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Tactical 16 Signs Timothy Close for “My Coast Guard Option“

My Oppourtunity to Fight the Good Fight

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Timothy Close for My Coast Guard Option: My Opportunity to Fight the Good Fight. Close’s book pulls readers into the heart of the Coast Guard experience—covering lifesaving rescues, the 9/11 attacks, environmental crises, and a hurricane that forever changed the lives of so many. Close’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

Three decades of Coast Guard service, one powerful lesson: do what’s right, no matter what the cost.

My Coast Guard Option by author Timothy Close. Tactical 16 Publishing specializes in Veteran Publishing and Military Publishing.“During my career, I developed what I call the ‘Coast Guard option,’” said Close, a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate who served as Captain of the Port in St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia, and as Director of the Western Rivers in New Orleans, Louisiana. “It’s about accomplishing the mission while using your trained initiative—being motivated not to stand by, but to do what is right, regardless of the consequences. It’s all about fighting the good fight.”

Close takes readers inside a career defined by some of the nation’s most critical moments. After 9/11, he helped shape the Timothy Close author of My Coast Guard Option. Tactical 16 Publishing specializes in Veteran Publishing and Military Publishing.Coast Guard’s national port security strategy. Just a few years later, Hurricane Katrina hit, and Close served on a leadership team that rescued thousands across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In 2009, he led a search-and-rescue mission in Florida, overseeing efforts that saved one man after a boat capsized—a mission that made headlines because two NFL players were involved. He also played a key role in the response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an environmental disaster that claimed 11 lives and caused widespread damage along the Gulf Coast.

“This book sheds light upon one of the most diverse services of our nation’s armed forces,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Tim’s 30-year career offers a glimpse into missions that extend far beyond the typical search and rescue. It’s enlightening and entertaining at the same time.”

Close now works as an independent maritime consultant and lives in Florida with his wife, Peggy.

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Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland for “Mother’s Day”

by | Iraqi Freedom, Navy, Non-Fiction, Press Release, Taylor Cleveland, War

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Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland for
“Mother’s Day:  The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines”

This poignant, personal story traces the story of “Lucky Lima,” the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of GT Cleveland for Mother’s Day:  The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines.

Mother's Day: the Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines by author Taylor Cleveland. Tactical 16 Publishing.In his debut book, Cleveland gives a first-hand account of his time with the 3/25, known as “Lucky Lima,” in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His book is one of only a handful written telling the unit’s story. Cleveland’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

In 2005, Cleveland, a Navy Corpman (medic), deployed to Iraq with 179 fellow Reservists as part of 3/25, an Ohio-based Marine Reserve unit. After five months of relative quiet, enemy forces began launching attack after attack on the unit.

By the time the battalion went home in November 2005, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen were killed in action during the unit’s roughly nine-month activation.

Taylor Cleveland author of Mother's Day: The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines. Tactical 16 Publishing.“These young men weren’t Special Operators or even full-time soldiers,” said Cleveland, who served with the battalion from 2002 to 2006. “They were Reservists who in their civilian lives worked as teachers, nurses, police officers, paramedics, and Home Depot workers. This is a story about traveling from civilian to combatant in the worst possible scenario and back. My goal is to memorialize the men that I served with:  who they were, what they did and what it cost them.”

Cleveland, a police detective in Ohio with 25 years as a uniformed officer, plans to donate all proceeds from his book to Feed Our Vets, a non-profit providing food assistance to veterans and their families.

“GT’s story is so emotional and engaging,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “His story provides deep insight into what happened to ‘Lucky Lima’ in Iraq, and is a tremendous tribute to the men who sacrificed everything to defend our freedoms.”

Taylor Cleveland was born and raised in Conneaut, Ohio, a small lakeshore community outside of Cleveland that his Nine Times Great Grand Father founded in 1796. He currently works there as a Police Detective.

After September 11th, Taylor volunteered as a United States Navy Reserves Corpsman. He deployed to the Al-Anbar Province of Iraq in 2005 as the senior line company corpsman for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment.

 He has been married to his wife, Louise, for 23 years. They have three children. Taylor is an avid supporter of Feed Our Vets, a non-profit organization working to feed Veterans in need in Ashtabula County, Ohio. All of the proceeds from his book will go to Feed Our Vets to support their mission.

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