{"product_id":"the-flying-grunt-the-story-of-lieutenant-general-richard-e-carey-united-states-marine-corps-ret","title":"The Flying Grunt: The Story of Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, United States Marine Corps (Ret)","description":"“… this book provides a thorough and interesting summary of one of the Corps’ most capable and effective leaders who was highly respected by both peers and subordinates.” – The Journal of America's Military Past\n\nRichard Edward Carey came from a broken home. Enlisting in the Corps in 1946 he later earned a commission, fighting at Inchon and Chosin in Korea before becoming a pilot—flying every aircraft in the Marine arsenal. During his 38-year military career he witnessed and participated in major historical events, though a high school wrestling injury would eliminate him from the Mercury-7 space program.\n\nAs a second lieutenant, he tackled General Douglas MacArthur on the way to Seoul in 1950. Carey would provide critical intelligence decisions enabling the successful defense of the Chinese attack on Hagaru-ri at the Chosin Reservoir. In 189 days of combat, he escaped death seven times, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals. In Vietnam, he flew 204 combat sorties, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and 16 Air Medals. In 1975, from Saigon, Carey led history’s largest helicopter evacuation of refugees.\n\nSubordinates praised his leadership and courage. Never afraid to stand up for his principles, Carey faced down an Air Force general in Vietnam, and organized air defense for supply helicopters at Khe Sahn; he countermanded a senior Naval officer’s order during the 1975 Saigon evacuation, refusing to cease air operations and forcing a reluctant ambassador onto a flight.\n\nIn retirement, Carey served as a cabinet member for the governor of Ohio and ran the airport in his native home of Columbus. When the Careys moved to Texas, Carey continued supporting veterans, advocating for veterans’ health care, aiding the drive to build accommodation for families of hospitalized veterans, and was a leader in the effort to build a veterans’ cemetery in Dallas. He would lead the drive to build two Chosin Few memorials even as he cared for his ailing wife.\n\nThis biography is based upon hours of interviews with the general, his papers, speeches, and Marine Corps documents that captured an exceptional and inspiring life.\n\nTable of Contents\n\nPreface\nChapter 1 The Early Years\nChapter 2 On to Korea\nChapter 3 A New Role—Chosin Reservoir Campaign\nChapter 4 Reflections on Chosin Reservoir\nChapter 5 After Chosin Reservoir\nChapter 6 Aviation Career Begins\nChapter 7 Mid 1950s to 1960s\nChapter 8 Fighter Pilot in Vietnam\nChapter 9 Vietnam Media Coverage\nChapter 10 Post-Vietnam War\nChapter 11 Evacuation from Vietnam\nChapter 12 General Carey’s Supplement to the Command Chronology on Frequent Wind\nChapter 13 Mayaguez Rescue\nChapter 14 Back to Headquarters Marine Corps (HMC)\nChapter 15 Atlantic Command\nChapter 16 Final Assignment Quantico\nChapter 17 A Brief Entry into Politics\nChapter 18 Aiding the Dallas District Courts\nChapter 19 General Carey Continues to Serve in Retirement\nChapter 20 The Chosin Few Monument Project\nChapter 21 Family\nEpilogue\nGlossary\nEndnotes\nIndex\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1636242588\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.1636242588.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mesches, Alan E\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in very good condition.  Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594555838661,"sku":"LFV.1636242588.VG","price":24.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/1636242588-0.jpg?v=1785085615","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-flying-grunt-the-story-of-lieutenant-general-richard-e-carey-united-states-marine-corps-ret","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}