Submitted by: Steve Henke

Category: Books

The members of our U.S. Military all have a common core experience: they enter and adapt to a unique society often very different than what they were previously accustomed to. Although the military teaches leadership, honor and valor, they also value career development and supplemental education. What may sometimes come up lagging is emphasis of the importance of morality and spirituality as key elements to success and achievement. If not brought up in an orthodox religion, the necessary knowledge and information may never be acquired or valued.

This book takes the principles of 12 Step Spiritual and Moral Recovery programs that are readily available to our civilian society and offers the information to any and all U.S. Military personnel including dependent, retired and veterans who may want or need it. The information is not for the substance addicted nor alcoholic, but rather for those competent and able bodies who are motivated to seek and maintain a moral and spiritual way of life. Many people report that as a result of the practice of the 12 Step Spiritual and Moral Recovery process they have been able to meet difficulties and still enjoy life. They see it as a way to happy and effective living.

About the author:

The author has served in the USAF Hospital Corp, Military Public Health from 1971 to 1983. After being honorably discharged, the author acquired a baccalaureate in science degree in Industrial and Environmental Health Management from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan and continued an Environmental Health career at Southern Nevada Health District, Las Vegas, Nevada. While stationed in Panama in 1982, the author was introduced to 12 Step Recovery programs and continued with it ever since. The author is presently retired and writes books about the 12 Step process for people other than those recovering from alcoholism or substance abuse. The author remains anonymous to respect the Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The author does not represent or is endorsed by AA or any other 12 Step program.