About this ebook
Drawing upon the author's news stories, interviews, and images of the conflict from multiple locations in Iraq, this book is part narrative journalism, part military history. In it, the author describes the experiences of military personnel serving in the "Third Iraq War", through boredom, excitement, and humorous moments. #Inherent Resolve is a story of how war has gone digital, with the weapons being hashtags, social media posts, and narratives. It also describes an oft forgotten part of armed conflict: what happens to service members once they return from war, and how their leaders help, or hinder them.
Above all, this is a story of the service men and women who have, continue, and will always strive to accomplish whatever mission their nation asks of them.
About the author
A North Carolina native, Daniel Johnson attended Appalachian State University for his undergraduate education. He is a retired Army officer who served in the military for five years as an infantry officer, journalist, public relations officer, signal officer, and finally, social media administrator for the Army Reserve.
He is currently a Park Fellow in the Hussman School of Media and Journalism’s MA program at UNC Chapel Hill.
