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MILITARY
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Judy Silverstein Gray
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Chief Petty Officer Judy Silverstein Gray, U.S.
Coast Guard (retired) “has written numerous
military profiles and feature articles about
women leaders for new outlets including the
Tampa Tribune, publishing six books for young
readers and has work published in two literary
anthologies. She has also worked as a public
information officer in both the private and
non-profit sectors and worked for nearly a
decade in regional emergency preparedness for
the Florida Department of Health with the
healthcare sector where her job included
advocacy for vulnerable populations and leading
resilience initiatives. As an adjunct faculty
member, she enjoys instructing public health
communications and marketing to graduate
students.
The third generation of her family to serve in
the military, she is a retired Coast Guard
Chief Petty Officer who had a front row seat to
historic events through her public affairs
work. Throughout her pursuits, she has drawn on
her fascination with storytelling to craft
narratives about innovators and unlikely
trailblazers. She lives with her husband in
Tampa, Florida. Chief Petty Officer Judy
Silverstein Gray is a co-author of
Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No
Man is Left Behind, Drones: Remote-Controlled
Warfare, The Military GPS: Cutting-Edge Global
Positioning System, Cyber Technology: Using
Computers to Fight Terrorism and Careers in the
Us Coast Guard.
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According to the book description of
Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought
to Ensure No Man is Left Behind,
"The true story of the women who waged
an epic home front battle to ensure
our nation leaves no man behind.
When some of America’s military men
are captured or go missing during the
Vietnam War, a small group of military
wives become their champions. Never
had families taken on diplomatic roles
during wartime, nor had the fate of
our POWs and missing men been a
nationwide concern. In cinematic
detail, authors Taylor Baldwin Kiland
and Judy Silverstein Gray plunge you
directly into the political
maneuvering the women navigated, onto
the international stage they shared
with world leaders, and through the
landmark legacy they created."
According to the book description of
Drones: Remote-Controlled
Warfare, "students will meet a
modern-day drone pilot and learn about
the combat missions he performs. They
will read about the history of UAVs,
such as the use of pilotless balloons
during the Civil War, and how these
unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are
used in military operations today.
Full-color photos highlight the
technology behind drones and fact
boxes detail how to prepare for a
career as a UAV pilot."
According to the book description of
The Military GPS: Cutting-Edge
Global Positioning System,
"GPS technology is used in everything
from car satellite systems to iPhones
to FitBits. How does GPS actually
work? Who takes care of the vast
constellation of satellites that are
needed to make these systems work?
Enhanced with full-color photographs
and fact boxes, this book showcases
current military technology and tools,
historical accounts leading to today's
global systems, and tips to prepare
for a career in the military." |
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According to the book description of
Cyber Technology: Using
Computers to Fight Terrorism,
"Cyber technology and counterterrorism
are a hot topic today, and this book
details how criminals, terrorists, and
enemy governments attempt to use
technology against the United States.
How can we counter this threat? What
training is our military and
government using to prevent and/or
repel cyberattacks? Students will
learn about the cyber warriors who
protect our nations information
networks. Historical accounts include
narrative about the codebreakers
during World War II. Full-color
photos, engaging text, fact boxes, and
information about how to prepare for a
career in cybersecurity in the
military round out this new title."
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