A Book of Lives Well Lived

The Military World Through the Eyes of a Civilian

A Book of Lives Well Lived is the civilian’s guide to our incredible military and some of the activities and missions they perform. Detailing Mark Rosenthal’s experiences on military bases and training missions on an aircraft carrier, a nuclear submarine, military planes, and at military balls and retirement ceremonies, this provides an eye-opening foray into the professionalism, dedication, and passion they have to protect us each and every day. If you have any interest in the military, this book is for you.

“How wonderful that you’ve chronicled the history of MacDill AFB and Tampa’s unique culture as the crossroads of counterterrorism through arguably the most challenging times in recent history during our global war against violent extremism. Thank you for providing support and respite for senior leaders to take a . . . brief but needed break from the toil of unrelenting demands of leadership and command. – FREDERICK W. HUMPHRIES IIFBI Supervisory Special Agent (Ret.) for Counterterrorism in Tampa

“This book is an outstanding, descriptive, behind-the-scenes look at the tremendous passion Mark and Deborah Rosenthal show for their US troops and coalition partners. Their hospitality and wonderful work welcoming and supporting troops to the Tampa area is so very much appreciated, and their tireless efforts will always be remembered.” – MAJOR GENERAL DEAN MILNER (RET.)CMM, MSC, CD Canadian Armed Forces

About the Author: Mark Rosenthal is a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, with an open mind and heart for new experiences. His background is in construction and real estate, and he has an affinity for military history. Mark and his wife, Deborah, have been active in the Tampa Bay community entertaining and hosting the military for the last fourteen years.