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Gold Medal Winner from the Military Writer's Association of America! Noncommissioned officers stand as the backbone of the United States Marine Corps. The Corps is among the most lasting institutions in America, though few understand what makes it so strong and how that understanding can be applied effectively in today's world. In this insightful and thoroughly researched book, Julia Dye explores the cadre of noncommissioned officers that make up the Marine Corps' system of small-unit leadership. To help us better understand what makes these extraordinary men and women such effective leaders, Dye examines the fourteen leadership traits embraced by every NCO. These qualities- including judgment, enthusiasm, determination, bearing, and unselfishness-are exemplified by men like Terry Anderson, the former Marine sergeant who spent nearly seven years as a hostage in Beirut, John Basilone, the hero of the Pacific, and many others. To assemble this extraordinary chronicle, Julia Dye interviewed Anderson and dozens of other Marines, mining a rich trove of historical and modern NCO heroes that comprise the Marine Corps' astonishing legacy, from its founding in 1775 to the present day. Backbone is essential reading for everyone in a position of leadership-and all who aspire to lead-no matter their walk of life. Julia Dye nails it-and her exemplars are the finest leaders on the planet-people who know the meaning of 'Semper Fidelis.' -Oliver North, LtCol, USMC (Ret.), Host of War Stories on FOX News Channel

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Praise for Backbone <br> OUTSTANDING! A great capture of the Marine NCO. This should be required reading for all Devil Dogs. A big 'atta boy' goes to the author. Any businessman, or anyone in a leadership position, will benefit greatly by reading this book. <br> --GySgt R. Lee Ermey <br> This remarkable book cracks the bone and examines the 'marrow' of leadership. One of the best books ever written about leadership, with powerful, riveting examples and direct application to the business world, or any other field of endeavor. Required reading for every Marine, for everyone who honors and studies our military, and for everyone who studies and strives in the field of leadership. <br> --LtCol Dave Grossman, USA (ret.), author of On Killing and On Combat <br> Dr. Julia D. Dye has written an absolutely fascinating book on U.S. Marine Corps noncommissioned officers (NCOs)--the backbone of the Corps. Taking fourteen leadership traits that are endemic to what constitutes the essence of a Marine NCO, Dr. Dye deftly interweaves personal stories from the past and present and demonstrates why the Marine Corps remains the elite military service that it is today. I predict that Dr. Dye's book will be required reading for anyone who aspires to improve themselves or, more importantly, desires to wear the earned and respected chevrons of a Marine NCO. <br> --Dr. Charles P. Neimeyer, Director and Chief, USMC History <br> Backbone is essential reading for everyone in a position of leadership--and all who aspire to lead--no matter their walk of life. Julia Dye nails it--and her exemplars are the finest leaders on the planet - people who know the meaning of 'Semper Fidelis.' <br> --LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.), Host of War Stories on FOX News Channel <br> Backbone defines the spirit and ethos of leadership exemplified by the few and the proud, the United States Marine. Julia Dye focuses on the critical role of the noncommissioned officer as the nuc

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Julia Dye, Ph.D. keeps the Entertainment Industry honest through technical advising and performer training, and helps Hollywood directors capture the realities of warfare in all aspects of the media. As a partner in the consulting firm Warriors, Inc., she was Weapons Master and provided training to Colin Farrell for the film Alexander and with the military advisory team, oversaw historical accuracy for the HBO series, The Pacific, among many other produc-tions. Dye earned her doctorate in Hoplology (the anthro-pology of human conflict) from The Union Institute & University. Her business background includes venue producing at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she handled all production needs for Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating.

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