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The Twin Tower Attack
The World Trade Center was destroyed because a plane crashed into it. many people died. -
Ryan Returns
Ryan returns from Fort Leonard Wood for AIT. At Denny's he was promoted from greasy dishwasher to greasy short order cook. -
Ryan Marries Heather
Ryan and Heather had their wedding reception at Buca di Beppo. Also, they had their wedding ceremony at Frear Park in Troy. -
Flight to Iraq
While Ryan flies over the Atlantic he thinks about Heather. Also, Ryan and his entire battalion make a stop in Germany (refueling). -
Leaving For Iraq
Ryan was driving in the middle of a thirty-vehicle convoy. Also, they make a stop at Camp Cedar Two. -
Driving in Iraq
Ryan drives his 20-ton dump truck into Iraq.In, Iraq, Neil Munoz throws MRE's to children because they were hungry. -
Ryan Graduates Basic Training
Ryan and other graduates walked across the stage in their class A uniforms. The drill sergeants shook their hands. -
Ghosts of War Published
The book chronicled Ryan's life during in the army. Also, the book wouldn't have been published if Ryan's English Composition 2 professor handn't convined him to write about all of his experiences as a soldier.