In Chapter 7 of Built by Fire, Step inside the hidden corridors of Cold War missions, frontline deployments, and the silent sacrifices made by those who serve in Forged in Uniform. This chapter chronicles David Burnell’s decade in the United States Air Force, where he moved from intense boot camp trials to supporting clandestine Special Operations, building secure networks in a new digital age, and standing by as the Berlin Wall fell.

From close calls on shadowy runways to tense moments in jungle deployments and the gut-wrenching separation of family for duty’s sake, this chapter unveils the cost, courage, and calling that military service demands. It is a journey through leadership, loyalty, and the deep, often invisible wounds that come with a life of service.

Whether conducting close air support missions, teaching tactical rappelling, or managing classified communications, each experience tested resolve, shaped character, and prepared David for the missions to come. It is a testament to the quiet professionals who protect freedom, often unseen and unheard, yet whose sacrifices ripple through generations.

Stream Chapter 7 today and walk alongside a warrior forged in service—one mission, one sacrifice, one hard-earned lesson at a time.

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