Headhunter is a unique account of the War on Terror. It’s a soldier’s story, told by those very paratroopers who gallantly fought to tame Diyala. Based on dozens of interviews conducted by the author, the narrative describes the danger of combat, the loss of comrades and the struggles of returning from a deployment.

Push forward --Alpha troop and patrol Base Otis -- AO Headhunter -- Turki Bowl I -- First blood -- Tactical surprise -- Stairway to heaven -- The lost boys of Alpha Mortars -- Turki shaping operations -- Turki Bowl II -- Tightening the noose -- Hot chow -- Clear, hold, build -- Operation 300 -- Marathon -- Troy -- Suicide attack -- Minotaur -- Qubbah -- Hardship of loss -- Long shots and landslide -- Tragedy for Delta -- "Another Normal Day' -- We regret to inform you -- Rest in peace -- Olympus, Hoplite and Pericles -- Church, Duran and home.