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Author's Synopsis
Betrayed Valor is the true story of Navy Chief Sammie Young, a combat veteran whose four decades of service were defined by leadership, duty, and an unwavering commitment to the creed “No Man Left Behind.” From the sands of Iraq to senior leadership roles within the federal system, Young dedicated his life to serving both his country and his fellow service members.
Yet his most difficult battle did not take place overseas.
When Chief Young sought help within the very institution designed to support veterans, he found himself facing retaliation, professional isolation, and systemic failure. What began as a request for assistance evolved into a deeply personal confrontation with bureaucracy, discrimination, and the human cost of speaking truth within a closed system.
Through candid reflection and documented experience, Betrayed Valor examines the often-unseen struggles veterans encounter after their uniforms are folded away. It explores the emotional and financial toll of institutional retaliation, the fragility of due process, and the moral responsibility owed to those who have served.
At its core, this is a story about integrity under pressure. It is about what happens when the creed “No Man Left Behind” collides with institutional self-preservation. It is about resilience in the face of isolation — and the courage required to stand alone.
More than a memoir, Betrayed Valor is both testimony and call for accountability. It invites readers to consider not only the sacrifices made in combat, but the promises that must be honored long after the battlefield is quiet.
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Review genre: Nonfiction—Memoir/Biography
Pages/Word count: 0 / 13,232