"Major shifts in U.S. domestic politics and the geo-political landscape between 1986 and 2016 forced America's armed forces to redefine themselves and codify their role as a key element of national power. This required new strategies and a more flexible and adaptable military to address new threats and emerging technologies that changed the very character of war. Jason Bohm began his service to our nation as a Marine during this tumultuous era. His insights throughout this period provide us an invaluable look at the 'Changing Missions for Changing Times' confronted by him and his fellow Marines"-- Provided by publisher.

Foreword / by Gen. J. M. Paxton Jr., USMC (Ret.) -- Marine culture, warfighting, and Desert Storm -- The infantry, Okinawa, and Bohm's Bastards -- Restore Hope and the Three Block War -- Steel rain, amphibious operations, and Korea -- Antiterrorism, Haiti, and embassy reinforcement -- Upholding democracy -- Migrants, special security missions, and stopping terrorism -- Terrorist attacks, company command, and recruiting the force -- Battalion landing team XO, tsunami, and Operation Iraqi Freedom -- 1st Marine Division, I MEF (forward), and Iraq again -- The China Marines, sister cities, and counterinsurgency -- The Fighting Fifth, special purpose MAGTF, and the fight against ISIL.