Cowboys Over Iraq tells the amazing story of leadership, innovation,
and initiative demonstrated by a brotherhood that was forged in the
crucible of combat during the invasion of Iraq.
"What does it take to fly and fight with America's Air Cavalry? That's
the story of Cowboys Over Iraq. You'll meet bold personalities right
out of a Hollywood movie. You'll be right there as Jimmy Blackmon and
his fellow Cavalry troopers track down and tangle with determined foes.
You'll experience the highs of triumph and the lows of bitter loss. Most
importantly, you'll see how and why Jimmy Blackmon learned hard-won
leadership and battle lessons in the deadly skies of Iraq. Strap in.
Hang on. Get ready to go hunting with the Air Cav."--Daniel P.
Bolger, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, Retired; Commander, 1st Cavalry
Division 2008-2010
"A great read by an exceptional combat aviator, leader, and writer!
Jimmy Blackmon captures brilliantly the enthralling story of the air
cavalry unit that was the eyes and ears of the 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault) during the fight to Baghdad and throughout the first year
in Iraq--when I was privileged to command the division. He captures
vividly, as well, the courage, skill, and feel for the battlefield of
the gifted pilot and commander of the squadron, Lieutenant Colonel Steve
Schiller, to whom we turned repeatedly when the missions were the
toughest."--General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.); Commanded the
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Multinational Force-Iraq, US
Central Command, and coalition and U.S. forces in Afghanistan
