Faded Jeans to Army Greens: A Story of Army Life from Basic to Desert Storm

by Mike Travis

A twist of fate and a few hours are all the separated two soldiers: one soldier's story ended in tragedy and the other soldier's story continues on today trying his best to honor the other. This sounds like a movie, but it is the true story of my life and how it changed one fateful day in 1991. "Faded Jeans to Army Greens" tells the true story of Mike Travis and his journey from Basic Training to Operation Desert Storm. Filed with pictures, letters home, and diary entries, this book will show you the happy, sad, and sometimes hilarious world of military life. (This book does contain some language and situations that might not be suitable for young children.)

266 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2016

About the author

Doctor Mike Travis has over 18 years of teaching experience in Hawaii. Mike has a Ph.D. is in Educational Technology from the University of Hawai'i Mānoa. He lives with his wife of 28 wonderful years and two daughters on the island of Oahu. For years, Mike has wanted to share the story about his military experience and about his friend who was killed in Operation Desert Storm; this is why he published his first book, "Faded Jeans to Army Greens." Then, catching the "writer's bug," Mike has produced a set of sci-fi novels about Cooper, a young boy living in 2200 underground on the Earth. The series is entitled, "Cooper's Destiny." Dr. Travis hopes you enjoy reading the books as much as he enjoyed writing them!

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book - it was funny like the time he fell asleep while marching and ended up on his back like a turtle; it was inspiring to learn all the difficult challenges that soldiers must face constantly; and it was heart wrenching to experience the war in Iraq and the loss of a friend through his eyes. The words are often raw but honest, and that is what gives it reality and substance. Barb T.

[Terry Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Very Funny, yet sad also.

[Michelle Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers an honest and inspiring look at a young soldier's journey from basic training into the heart of Desert Storm. The author shares his stories and experiences with both grit and humor.