Bull And I Having A Beer In Ramadi For The Marines Birthday In 2006
2007 my truck before the Albu Bali Hit (Older Model RG-31)
2007 Visiting my truck in the vehicle parts graveyard after our Albu Bali Hit
Counting our many joys on OBP
Detonation of VBIED. Engine is the small mass in background. Black spot in foreground is location of detonation
Easter hit after loading it onto 916 trailer
Easter hit after some unlucky 916 driving
Nearing Shark's Tooth, the 883 gridline
Newer model RG-31 Mark 5E with RPG cage and mine rollers attached 2011 v2
Newer model RG-31 Mark 5E with RPG cage and mine rollers no longer attached, 2011 v2
Lessons from Uncle Sam
Lessons from Uncle Sam
In his debut book, Mayfield transports his audience from the comfort and safety of their lives to the raw and unpredictable cruelty of war, death, and destruction.
His story both enlightens and uplifts readers as he goes back to his time in war zones as a bomb disposal operator in a battle of wits with the enemy where losing could have meant death. He makes a conscious choice to move forward with his life in spite of the tragedies he has had to face.
“This is my story of what it’s like to survive an explosion and go back to work the next day, over and over, until it physically became impossible to continue,” said Mayfield, who earned two Purple Heart medals, an Army Commendation for Valor, and a Bronze Star. “I had to come to grips with going from powerful, agile, and intelligent to slow and sometimes very weak and confused after so many IED hits. And now, I’m finally at ease, even proud of, the mess I am today because I earned my scars and lessons. I want my words to help others who suffer.”
David Mayfield –
First off, I will come right out and say it, I am biased. That being said, this was a difficult book for me to read, but for all the right reasons. The author gets pretty personal with their feelings and fears, it gives the reader a very raw perspective. I loved it, and I’m eternally grateful for the author’s experience being shared in this manner. I love you Little Brother!
Sling Blade (verified owner) –
Just buy it and read it. It’s good, I promise.