Behind the Lines: The Evolution of United States Air Force Special Operations

Behind the Lines: The Evolution of United States Air Force Special Operations

Author: David Burnell

A personal lens into the shadows, missions, and transformation of America's most agile warfighters.

Behind the Lines offers a rare and deeply personal look at the evolution of United States Air Force Special Operations through the eyes of a veteran who served during its critical transformation. David Burnell, an operator, rescuer, and innovator, brings readers into the inner workings, mindsets, and missions of those tasked with precision operations behind enemy lines.

With the clarity of lived experience, this book explores Cold War tensions, tactical evolution, and the operational culture of the Air Force’s most elite warriors—from pararescue and combat controllers to the intelligence and communications specialists who make their missions possible. More than history, this is reflection. More than strategy, this is story.

Inside the Ebook:

• 145 pages of powerful firsthand narrative
  
• Insights into the mission mindset
• Historical milestones of USAF Special Operations
• Real stories of service, sacrifice, and transformation drawn from the edge of war and peace

Format & Access:

• Digital download in EPUB format
• Compatible with Kindle (via conversion), Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, and other EPUB readers
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About the Author:

David Burnell is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, humanitarian, and founder of the Urban Warfare Center and Echo Valor. With a career forged in intelligence, combat communications, and tactical innovation, David has trained elite teams, led high-risk rescues, and served in disaster zones across the globe. He is also the author of multiple military and survival books, as well as the creator of over a dozen training and tactical films. His writing speaks with the authority of experience and the heart of one who still carries the mission forward.

Behind the Lines is both tribute and testament—a story for those who’ve served, those who support them, and those who wonder what really happens beyond the wire.