Shoot Like a Girl

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On June 29, 2009, Air National Guard major Mary Jennings MJ Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission on her third tour in Afghanistan Despite being wounded, she fought the enemy and saved the lives of her crew and their patients But soon she would face a new battle to give women who serve on the front lines the credit they deserve After being commissioned into the U.S Air Force, MJ Hegar was selected for pilot training by the Air National Guard, finished at the top of her class, then served three tours in Afghanistan flying combat search and rescue missions, culminating in a harrowing rescue attempt that would earn MJ the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device But it was on American soil that Hegar would embark on her greatest challenge to eliminate the military s Ground Combat Exclusion Policy, which kept female armed service members from officially serving in combat roles despite their long standing record of doing so with honor In Shoot like A Girl, MJ takes the reader on a dramatic journey through her military career an inspiring, humorous, and thrilling true story of a brave, high spirited, and unforgettable woman who has spent much of her life ready to sacrifice everything for her country, her fellow man, and her sense of justice. Free Read [ Shoot Like a Girl ] author [ Mary Jennings Hegar ] – kino-fada.fr This is the memoir of Air Force Major Mary Jennings Hegar She was a rescue helicopter pilot She had successfully rescued hundreds of men and women off the battlefield Hegar had served three tours in Afghanistan The author briefly covers her time in high school and ROTC in college Most of the book is about her time in military service.Hegar tells of being shot down during a rescue mission She was also shot by the Taliban She fought through her injuries to save the three Americans that were This is the memoir of Air Force Major Mary Jennings Hegar She was a rescue helicopter pilot She had successfully rescued hundreds of men and women off the battlefield Hegar had served three tours in Afghanistan The author briefly covers her time in high school and ROTC in college Most of the book is about her time in military service.Hegar tells of being shot down during a rescue mission She was also shot by the Taliban She fought through her injuries to save the three Americans that were the target of the rescue mission and her own team Their ordeal culminated in a daring escape hanging onto the skids of a Kiowa helicopter Major Hegar was awarded the Purple Heart She was the sixth women to receive The Distinguished Flying Cross and only the second women ever to receive it with the Valor Device.As exciting and interesting the combat part of the book was, the real story happened when she r...SHOOT LIKE A GIRLOne Woman s Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the HomefrontMary Jennings HegarMY RATING PUBLISHER Penguin Berkley Recorded BooksPUBLISHED March 7, 2017A dramatic true story of one woman s brave and selfless fight to serve her country and to improve opportunities for those women following in her footsteps SUMMARYIn 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings MJ Hegar was shot down by the Taliban while on a medevac mission on her third tour in Afghanistan Despite bein SHOOT LIKE A GIRLOne Woman s Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the HomefrontMary Jennings HegarMY RATING PUBLISHER Penguin Berkley Recorded BooksPUBLISHED March 7, 2017A dramatic true story of one woman s brave and selfless fight to serve her country and to improve opportunities for those women following in her footsteps SUMMARYIn 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings MJ Hegar was shot down by the Taliban while on a medevac mission on her third tour in Afghanistan Despite being wounded in the arm and leg, she fought off the enemy and save the lives of her crew and their ...This book was incredible Hagar captivated me instantly with her wit and charm to her steadfast beliefs in warrior spirits and valor Hagar details raw moments like her sexual assault by an army physician, and a helicopter shoot down on a medical mission There is no doubt that she s a combat veteran and fierce soldier as you read each detailed page As she grips the helicopter and shoots at insurgents, as she gives her ammo to thosein need, as she spends her retirement fighting for the eq This book was incredible Hagar captivated me instantly with her wit and charm to her steadfast beliefs in warrior spirits and valor Hagar details raw moments like her sexual assault by an army physician, and a helicopter shoot down on a medical mission There is no doubt that she s a combat veteran...Sometimes the biggest asset on your team isn t the one who looks like Superman People will surprise you with the strength they can summon when tested Fantastic memoir For the most part aside from numerous expletives and f bombs I enjoyed following Mary Jennings MJ Hegar s journey from being a scared little girl in an abusive home situation to becoming a fierce warrior, precision skilled pilot, expert marksman, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross with VaSometimes the biggest asset on your team isn t the one who looks like Superman People will surprise you with the strength they can summon when tested Fantastic memoi...Whoa, the sexism Captain Hegar faced in the 21st century was terrible A talented helicopter pilot, dedicated to saving lives, willing to take a bullet to protect her crew, and always running into people who told her women shouldn t be doing what she was doing One flight instructor flunked her flights every time, while the others always passed them When an officer asked him why, the instructor said she should be home taking care of a husband and kids Wow She was saving the lives of injured s Whoa, the sexism Captain Hegar faced in the 21st century was terrible A talented helicopter pilot, dedicated to saving lives, willing to take a bullet to protect her crew...This is MJ s story from her own voice She s over the top enthusiastic and an adrenaline junkie But she also cries buckets at times Intense highs and ferocious lows.But I hear the response here hey, that isn t fair Yet it is true and because I do know she is quite a hero, that also makes her a natural for the work Not only for her war flights and Taliban attack wounds events, but also with her honest and continuing attitude Which encourages presently with petitioning legally within all t This is MJ s story from her own voice She s over the top enthusiastic and an adrenaline junkie But she also cries buckets at times Intense highs and ferocious lows.But I hear the response here hey, that isn t fair Yet it is true and because I do know she is quite a hero, that also makes her a natural for the work Not only for her war flights and Taliban attack wounds events, but also with her honest and continuing attitude Which encourages presently with petitioning legally within all the current organizational levels to get women into combat Officially.I m not sure I agree with her on specific points at all, but I do know she knows what she likes and what paths she traipsed to get her Medvac pilot career And that discrimination against women in the military especially upon the personal sexual assault reality continues to exist.The writing had lacks and enough foul language that she could be a sailor After dialogue response of expletive after exp...This is a very well written book, the author has a determination beyond most people and overcame all kinds of adversity in a mostly male dominate field to reach her dreams and do a lot of great things for our country There are times when reading this book you become totally immersed in the moment and feel as you are right there in action A must read book for everyone Mary will make you understand you have the grit to overcome things in your life too A great read from a great American hero W This is a very well written book, the author has a determination beyond most people and overcame all kinds of adversity in a mostly male dominate field to reach her dreams and do a lot of great th...I heard MJ Hegar interviewed on NPR and immediately decided to pick up her book Her experiences becoming a pilot and serving in the Air National Guard are eye opening, exhilarating, and at times disturbing One would think the blatant sexism she experienced was something of the past, but the culture allowed in our armed services makes it not only tolerated, but at times rewarded I don t want to give too much away, but MJ becomes a perfect plaintiff when the ACLU decides to bring a lawsuit agai I heard MJ Hegar intervie...Very engaging memoir of a woman who served in the Air Force, including active combat in Afghanistan Her experience, of course, encompasses women s issues in the military, but that definitely does not overshadow the interest level of her story for anyone who enjoys military or adventure reads I do find it highly ironic that a person experiencing discrimination and abuse would continue the atmosphere of belittling women by using the word Girl in the title and a few places in her narrative when Very engaging memoir of a woman who served in the Air Force, including active combat in Afghanistan Her experience, of course, encompasses women s issues in the military, but that definitely does not overshadow the interest level of her story for anyone who enjoys military or adventure reads I do find it highly ironic that a person experiencing discrimination and abuse would continue the atmosphere of belittling women by using the word Girl in the title an...This true story ranks with any of the best thriller fiction as Mary Jennings Hegar describes her career as an Air Force Rescue pilot Her experiences of course include setbacks and resistance from those who doubt she could or should do the job, but also tremendous, and patriotic, camaraderie with her fellow soldiers and pilots, as well as fully described battle action The climactic scene at the end is not to be missed The final chapter explaining Hegar s push to open combat jobs to women beca This true story ranks with any of the best thriller fiction as Mary Jen...

Shoot Like a Girl
  • 11 August 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 368 pages
  • 1101988436
  • Mary Jennings Hegar
  • Shoot Like a Girl