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In 2007, the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade posted to northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Battle Company, the best within the Brigade, was assigned the toughest Area of Operations. It was called the Korengal Valley. During their fifteen-month tour, Battle Company saw more combat than any unit since Vietnam. Raw and unapologetic, To Quell The Korengal is a first-hand account of life on the front lines. Written by a grunt on the ground, it is rife with gun fights, grueling foot patrols, a villainous company commander, the austere routines of the American soldier, and the kind of humor only found in war. Though equally appealing to combat-hardened listeners, the story is told in a manner any civilian can comprehend. It was the author's wish that the book could serve as a bridge of understanding for a veteran's wife or mom, or anyone curious about the conflict and sacrifices of our nation's troops.

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James Anderson Foster, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, has narrated audiobooks for a variety of publishers, across nearly all genres, both fiction and nonfiction. In 2015, he was a finalist in three categories for the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Voice Arts Awards--mystery, science fiction, and fantasy. Darren Shadix served in the U.S. Army for seven years. He was immediately assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy (for which his jealous Drill Sergeant smoked him). He fought in Operation Enduring Freedom VIII, in Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Among his accolades are the Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. He was honorably discharged in 2013 and pursued a career in government contracting, working as part of the security force that protected the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Having spent over three and a half years in Afghanistan, he hopes to never set foot in said country again.

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