Navy Veteran’s Memoir Reveals Untold Sacrifice in Iraq War
Former Navy man Michael Todd Green, born in Rome, Georgia, has penned his memoir, 'Operation Iraqi Freedom', now available online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Green's service, from his early days in the Navy to his leadership during the Iraq War, offers a unique perspective on courage and sacrifice.
Green's military career began at 18 when he joined the Navy. He served two West Pacs and spent 102 days on station during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Later, he led the first heavy truck convoy from Kuwait to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His service included running multiple daily missions from the Green Zone to Baghdad International Airport, completing over a thousand missions in total.
Green's understanding of sacrifice deepened after surviving an IED explosion during his service. His memoir delves into this experience and others, offering insights that search results alone cannot provide. After his military service, Green worked as a heavy equipment operator on PGA Championship golf courses and later as a military contractor in Iraq, earning a Defense of Freedom Medal and various performance awards.
Michael Todd Green's 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' is now available for purchase online. The memoir, written by the man who led the first heavy truck convoy into Baghdad, offers a personal account of courage and sacrifice during the Iraq War. It serves as a testament to Green's service and the experiences that shaped his understanding of heroism.
