Lightning and the Gale

This book is a collection of poems from a former Navy SEAL warrior, drawn from his vast experience and operations around the world, especially in the Western Pacific and Southwest Asia. He also draws extensively from his deep Southern heritage. Michael is a former Naval Officer and Navy SEAL who served over twenty-six years on active duty. He was awarded a Bronze Star during Desert Storm and numerous other personal awards during a long and illustrious career. Once retired, he became the Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum.