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John Thomas Rourke's world is now roughly one-third of what it was; everything above latitude 35° north and below latitude 35° south is encased in glacial ice. The geography drastically changed but little else did. Maniacs and evil had still tried to dominate those who wanted to be free. Days became weeks, weeks became months and months turned into years as he battled and vanquished the enemies of humanity in every form and shape damnation threw at him. His last victory, almost seventeen years ago, granted him peace—a peace he had courted, a peace he had sought—one he never believed he would find. That peace is about to end; Rourke's world is threatened again by forces he never conceived of. Are they so unpredictable—situations so dire—there is no way to "plan ahead?"
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Bob is a speaker, author and CEO and founder of Back to Basics for Success, LLC. His message advocates doing hard things, especially when it's unpopular or uncomfortable to do so; simple and back to basics. He believes in unwavering commitment and courage. He believes success is earned, not given; it's a privilege, not a right. Bob retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) with over 32 years of service. His last military assignment was in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Security Force Manager of the 732d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, responsible for a 221 person squadron located throughout Iraq, which included two law enforcement detachments and 24 military working dog teams. He served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 147th Fighting Wing at Ellington Field, Texas Air National Guard, Security Force Manage and as a First Sergeant for a Security Force Squadron and a Medical Squadron. Earlier in Bob’s Air Force career, he served 10 years on active duty. During that time he was team commander (or TAC Leader) for one of the first Security Police Tactical Neutralization Teams. The threat of terrorism both domestic and abroad forced the USAF to deal with the increasing risk of "high risk" situations including anti-hijack operations, dangerous felons, and the protection of nuclear weapons, which could have included recapture and recovery operations. His team was the only one at that time that contained organic hostage negotiators. An Honor Graduate of the Security Police Tech School, he served as a Desk Sergeant, Security Police Investigator and Crime Prevention Specialist. He was also selected for a concurrent tour with Drug Enforcement Agency as an Intelligence Analyst. His awards and citations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal/ 3 devices, Air Force Commendation/1 device, Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Iraqi Freedom Medal. Bob is a qualified rappel master and holds a 2nd degree black belt in karate. He and his wife Pamela reside in rural southern Missouri.
