I am a sole proprietor, retired military officer, disabled veteran, and a veteran of the Arab/Persian Gulf Wars. I served on active duty in the United States Coast Guard from 1978 through 2003 - 25+ years. From 1999 through 2001 I served 'in theater' as Maritime Liaison and Maritime Advisor to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) and the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in the Arabian/Persian Gulf. I am an author, editor, and publisher of military manuals and books that define small arms used by U.S. military forces in the 20th Century.