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Jerry Robert Ryan joined the U.S. Navy in 1966 to avoid the draft and stay out of Vietnam. Instead, his first orders sent him straight into the war, serving alongside Army units in the Mekong Delta. Over the next 23 years, Ryan built a remarkable and unconventional Navy career, rising to the rank of Commander without ever serving at sea.
From Vietnam to Korea, Hawaii, Cuba, Germany, and the Pentagon, his journey was shaped by unexpected turns, influential mentors, and what he calls the many "blessings" that guided his life.
Blending military history, personal faith, humor, and heartfelt reflection, The Naval Officer Who Never Went To Sea is an inspiring true story about resilience, providence, and how life rarely unfolds according to plan, yet often turns out exactly as it should.
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