Brothers of the Cloth, a new book about the lives and experiences of several legendary Delta Force operators is coming out soon.
Written by Sandboxx News’ own George E. “Geo” Hand IV, “Brothers of the Cloth” isn’t your usual military or special operations memoir. Instead of focusing on just the author, the book goes over the stories and experiences of numerous legendary Delta Force operators. The book is packed with thrilling stories of Delta Force operators fighting for America at the very tip of the spear.
A retired Delta Force operator and Green Beret, Geo has been a prolific writer, pumping out hundreds of articles in the last few years; an achievement that much more impressive if you consider that the majority of his pieces have been long-form stories, each containing thousands of words.
Geo retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service, ten of which he spent in the U.S. Army’s most elite Special Operations unit, commonly known as the Delta Force. Before his time at the top of the special operations community, Geo served as a Special Forces soldier in the 1st Special Forces Group and 7th Special Forces Group.
A combat diver, Geo began his military career as an infantryman. He has participated in operations across the world, including Colombia (in the hunt for Pablo Escobar), Somalia (where he and his squadron reinforced the battered Task Force Ranger after the Battle of Mogadishu), and the Balkans (where he and a few other operators hunted Serbian war criminals).
Delta Force, or the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, is the Army’s premier counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and direct action special mission unit. Part of the secretive Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Delta Force has been at the tip of the spear of the US military since the late 1970s.
Initially created to counter the insurgent terrorist threat of the 1970s and 1980s, Delta Force, and SEAL Team 6, its sister counterterrorism and hostage rescue unit, has been the go-to choice of U.S. policymakers for a myriad of national security problems. Delta Force operations have ranged from rescuing American hostages overseas to taking down war criminals in the Balkans to killing terrorist high-value-targets like Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State.
A few months ago, Geo did me an immense honor by asking me to write the foreword to Brothers of the Cloth. I finished that foreword with an attempt to sum up the man. The following words hold true even more today.
Loyal to a fault. An extraordinary wit. A great American.
(You can pre-order the book by clicking this link.)
I am very happy for you to publish this book and I look forward to reading it soon during the holidays. Thank you
Great article Stavros. I am looking forward to reading this book after reading so many of his past articles. Thank you so mush
Congratulations on completing the book George. (and thank you Stavros for fostering his writing)
It’s awesome just reading the comments here from such truly “great” people. I can’t wait to read this book and I thank both of you and everyone else involved for not only your incredible service but taking the time to share your experiences. THANK YOU!!
Any news on when the book will be out?
Just got off the phone with my bro in law, AKA “Chain” ! I must buy the book and pay extra attention on Chapter 13🇺🇸💪🏻
It’s awesome just reading the comments here from such truly “great” people. I can’t wait to read this book and I thank both of you and everyone else involved for not only your incredible service but taking the time to share your experiences. THANK YOU!!
Stavros and I have been mulling over writing another book that solely features the Delta cartoon collection. I have well over 100 cartoons and interesting photos.
he secured all he was carrying and with truth, without lie
He learned that it could be a joyous thing, so splendid to die
He learned life’s golden gift by the sun that set slowly
dulce et decorum et por patria mori
geo sends
Congratulations on completing the book George. (and thank you Stavros for fostering his writing)
I ask myself if there is another writer anywhere who has as many friends in his writer’s followers; I mean I believe I have been on personal chat several times with all of you; I consider you friends.
thank you all immensely,
geo sens
I am so excited about this book. It’s not often that you come across a writer with this kind of talent and ability to connect with their audience. Even though I only know him through his articles, I got a pretty good idea what kind of man he is. He holds my utmost respect.
Cheers, Keith. I hope you enjoy the book.
Keith,
you make me want to clean my whole neighborhood to be the best citizen I can be… empty trashes, trim bushes and trees, wash down driveways, and leave plates of cookies on the porches.
Kidding aside I know who you are; you have always been supportive and contribute a powerful positive to all my forums. You’re a class act, Keith — much love!
geo sends
I really appreciate this article. Thanks, Stavros!
Thank You, Micky, and for everything you’ve done for our friend.
Well said Stavros. George is a genuine American hero. For me, an intensly anticipated book. An excellent article about an excellent man. Thanks Stavros.
Cheers, Ellis! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I have.
Ellis T. I saw the process of your book ordered through PayPal; you are all set. I couldn’t be more pleased about it,
geo sends
I’m also impressed that Stavros has kept quiet all this time knowing the book is secretively about him.
Stavros, great article, thank you. I’m very much looking forward to reading Geo’s book and your foreword.
Thanks, Susan!
Susan H., my top sheila. I,m tinkering with this desktop model of an M-4 Phantom Jet, the “Wild Weasel”; I love it! …I’m just ashamed that I cannot remember who of the LOS got t for me.
geo sadly sends
You last sentence, had always been my impression. My copy is ordered, and glad that you contributed. Thanks Stavros!
I’m glad that I was able to voice your thoughts, Mase.
Ah Mace, my favorite. He can think you into a coma and set you ablaze trying to keep up with him physically.
the best combo of human traits, I say.
Great article Stavros. I am looking forward to reading this book after reading so many of his past articles. Thank you.
Thanks for your support, Irene.
Ah, Ms. Irene, a much-respected top-shelf sheila; definitely does have the best sense of humor of all our awesome sheilas
so it has been said,
so let it be done
geo sends