In "Once a Warrior," Jake Wood weaves a gripping narrative that transcends the battlefield to illuminate the profound power of service and redemption. After enduring the harrowing frontlines of Iraq and Afghanistan, Wood confronts an equally formidable enemy at home: the haunting specter of veterans lost not to war, but to the struggle of reintegration. It is against this backdrop that Wood's transformative journey unfolds, leading him to the heart of disaster zones where the stakes are life and death. With the precision of a trained sniper and the heart of a warrior, Wood rallies his comrades, repurposing their battlefield grit for the front lines of natural disasters. From the rubble of Haiti to the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey, they emerge not just as saviors but as brothers in arms, bound by a shared mission of hope and healing. "Once a Warrior" is an exhilarating testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a rallying cry for the power of purposeful action. Jake Wood's odyssey is more than a memoir; it's a beacon for the next greatest generation of Americans, urging them towards unity, service, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the fires of adversity. Through the lens of Team Rubicon's remarkable missions, Wood captures the essence of true heroism: the courage to face darkness, the strength to keep moving forward, and the unwavering belief that together, we can rise above any challenge. This book isn't just the story of veterans healing a nation; it's a blueprint for rebuilding the soul of America, one mission at a time.