We have an obligation to honor the SEALs and their families-not just in the event that we are fortunate enough to meet any of them one day, but by living our lives to the fullest, enjoying and preserving the liberties afforded to us because of their work.Johnstad’s script had the Seals going from Asia to the Middle East and Mexico, tracking and preventing these terrorists from wreaking havoc on Americans on American soil, employing ultra sophisticated weapons and immense logistics and backed by the most powerful military in the world. “The events in this book and movie may not always be easy to read about or watch, but it is important for us to get a glimpse into the lives of these courageous Americans, and a deeper appreciation for sacrifices they make for us. An excerpt of Clancy’s foreword for the “Act of Valor” novelization is below:

Clancy received the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement from the Navy League of the United States in 1990.Ĭlancy’s passion for Naval history, coupled with his blending of realism, intricate plotting, suspenseful action, and authenticity in story-telling, makes him a natural fit to get behind Act of Valor. Motion pictures based on his novels have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide, and his exclusive video game partnership with Ubisoft has thus far resulted in nearly sixty million game sales in dozens of countries. Most recently, Clancy released two novels in 2011 “Against All Enemies” and “Locked On”. Some of his most notable works include but are not limited to “The Hunt For Red October” (1985), “Patriot Games” (1987), “Clear and Present Danger” (1989) and “The Sum of All Fears” (1999). The prolific writer has written 26 books in 20 years, each a best-seller, and is one of only a few authors ever to have sold two million copies on a first printing, along with John Grisham and J.K. Tom Clancy’s name has become a globally recognizable brand for not only his own military–thriller novels, but for non-fiction books, movies and video games.

Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. As the men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitments to country, team, and their families back home. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the United States, a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. Produced and directed by former Baja 1000 champion Mike “Mouse” McCoy and former stuntman Scott Waugh, Act of Valor goes deep into the secret world of today’s most elite and highly trained group of warriors.

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