Chris Strom is a former US Marine and retired sergeant with the NYPD Intelligence Division. In October 2007, Chris was recruited by the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a government agency that devised top-secret strategies for combating IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the lead tactical debriefing officer, he participated in over 110 combat missions and 91 captures of high-value targets (HVTs) in southern Iraq and performed more than 200 battlefield interrogations. Chris is married with two children and lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
By Christopher Strom, By Jerome Preisler, By Michael Benson
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Published Nov 2019
A cop's journey from Brooklyn streets to Baghdad battlegrounds.
Brooklyn to Baghdad unveils the gripping true story of a retired NYPD intelligence sergeant who takes his street-cop tactics to Iraq. Leading the "Phoenix Team," a band of ex-special forces and a law enforcement guru, he confronts a deadly insurgency.
Exposing corruption in both Iraqi and US governments, the Phoenix Team uses forensic evidence and human intelligence to combat terror. Experience the humor and heart as these men face war's toll, revealing the human side of a high-stakes mission. Perfect for fans of military history, true crime, and real-life hero stories.
