“Jesse Johnson was a hero to me when I worked for him as a young airborne Lieutenant, and he remains a hero to me and countless others some 45 years later. His incredible courage on multiple battlefields, his inspirational leadership, his sacrifice over many decades, and his genuine love for soldiers and soldiering make his story a timeless one, as relevant and inspiring today as it was at each juncture along the way – including when I was privileged to serve under him.”

--General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)

Fmr. Commander, International Security Assistance Force

Fmr. Commander, US Central Command

Fmr. Director of the CIA

“It is imperative that all Americans read Colonel Jesse Johnson’s story. At a time when fiction, fantasy, and facade too often displace actual accomplishments, courage, and character, we should recognize the authentic heroes among us. I served with Colonel Johnson for more than four decades, in both peace and war, and there is no doubt that he is the real deal. Jesse Johnson’s life’s journey transcends decades of American conflict, our own national development, and societal transformation. His life is a history lesson in and of itself. I am proud to know Jesse Johnson as a brother in arms and as a friend.”

--General Peter J. Schoomaker US Army (Ret.)

Fmr. Commander in Chief, US Special Operations Command

Fmr. Chief of Staff, US Army

“Colonel Jesse L. Johnson is a warrior's warrior. For over 40 years from Vietnam to Iraq, from the 1st Cavalry Division to the Delta Force, Johnson was there standing tall and doing his duty. WARFIGHTER recounts his stories from start to finish and is a real page turner. Compelling work.”

--Joseph L. Galloway, co-author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young

"A gut-punch of a memoir. Part thriller bouncing from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the sands of the Persian Gulf, part gripping history of America's wars - overt and covert - since Vietnam, this timeless story of duty, honor, and sacrifice is a testament to the power of the American soldier and a reminder of the debt owed to those who serve at the tip of the spear. In the finest tradition of war memoirs, Warfighter depicts with razor-sharp clarity the horrors and heroism of combat through the eyes of those who experienced it."--David McCloskey, Former CIA officer and critically acclaimed author of Damascus Station

“My late husband, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, always displayed the utmost respect for Colonel Jesse L. Johnson, as both a fellow Vietnam veteran and as his special operations commander during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It is no surprise to me that in his own book, It Doesn’t Take Hero, he referred to Colonel Johnson as ‘an unsung hero’ of the Gulf War. Warfighter superbly depicts the personal and professional bond that developed between them as two veterans dedicated to fighting for their country while protecting the brave young soldiers under their command.”--Mrs. Brenda Schwarzkopf

"The book flows quickly and has a folksy style, as if the author were sitting down and telling readers his story...[Warfighter] should appeal to fans of Cold War–era to present-day military memoirs." -Library Journal

"[Warfighter] should appeal to fans of Cold War-era to present-day military memoirs."-Library Journal

“A stirring, highly readable and satisfying work…a superb book tracing the life of a modern-day warrior—in other words, the quintessential American story of an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.”—Army Magazine

“After racing through the book’s 264 action-packed pages, the reader will get to know an extraordinary American warfighter. Johnson’s memoir covers his four-decade-long service to his country and makes fora compelling and well-told story. I highly recommend this book written by the ultimate combat insider–one of the most-decorated US soldiers of all time.” -Military Writers Society of America