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Experience modern warfare through the eyes of Air Force Major Matt Martin, a veteran MQ-1 Predator pilot who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan from thousands of miles away. This gripping memoir explores the revolution in remote combat, following Martin's journey from training to conducting high-stakes missions. Beyond the technical aspects of drone warfare, discover the unexpected psychological burden of watching life-and-death moments unfold on screen, making split-second decisions that echo across continents, and grappling with the moral weight of distance warfare. Through vivid mission accounts and honest reflection, Martin reveals both the tactical advantages of drone technology and its profound human cost, offering an unprecedented look at what it means to be a warrior in the digital age.
By Future Center Ventures, Mark M. Whelan5
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Experience modern warfare through the eyes of Air Force Major Matt Martin, a veteran MQ-1 Predator pilot who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan from thousands of miles away. This gripping memoir explores the revolution in remote combat, following Martin's journey from training to conducting high-stakes missions. Beyond the technical aspects of drone warfare, discover the unexpected psychological burden of watching life-and-death moments unfold on screen, making split-second decisions that echo across continents, and grappling with the moral weight of distance warfare. Through vivid mission accounts and honest reflection, Martin reveals both the tactical advantages of drone technology and its profound human cost, offering an unprecedented look at what it means to be a warrior in the digital age.

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