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Norman M. Wade is the publisher and primary author of the “SMARTbook” series of reference books. With 20 separate titles currently in the military SMARTbook series in circulation (and more than 50 books over the past 20 years), the SMARTbook series is recognized as a doctrinal reference standard by military professionals around the world at the tactical, organizational/institutional, and strategic levels. His books are carried at virtually every major U.S. Army base around the world. As a publisher, Norm brings a unique perspective and approach to reference and technical writing and information art presentation. Now, in collaboration with a collective of respected subject matter experts and industry thought leaders, he is developing a comprehensive series of related “National Power” SMARTbooks. During his Army career, Norm served in a variety of leadership and senior staff positions. As an Army aviator, he flew OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopters as a platoon leader during combat in Desert Storm and later commanded an attack helicopter company (AH-64 Apaches). A seasoned professional with extensive strategic communication and security cooperation experience, Norm served in a number of demanding, executive-level staff and senior public affairs positions including the personal staff to the Secretary of the Army. Versed in Department of Defense, Congressional/ government, and civilian/corporate policy, operations, and strategic communications, he has a unique understanding of international and regional sensitivities and political-military relations. He retired with more than 23 years of military service.
The Lightning Press is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business DOD-approved vendor and federally registered — to include the SAM, WAWF, FBO, and FEDPAY. We can accept both Government Purchase Cards (GPC/GCPC) and Purchase Orders. All orders to the federal/state government and military units are TAX FREE.
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