Richard Marcinko (1940-2021) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rogue Warrior, his autobiography covering his honored military career. Joining the U. S. Navy at eighteen he served two tours in Vietnam as a member of SEAL Team 2, eventually leading them as a lieutenant commander. He later founded and commanded SEAL Team 6, the Navy's anti-terrorist group, and Red Cell, a high-level anti-terrorist unit.
A highly decorated soldier, Marcinko was awarded the Silver Star and four Bronze Stars for valor, a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and two Navy Commendation Medals among others. His military actions served as the basis for his New York Times bestselling series of Rogue Warrior novels including Curse of the Infidel, Blood Lies, and Domino Theory.
