May 13, 2025 — The first book in a new series that takes aim at the clandestine side of special operations in a way you’ve never seen before.
@ChadRobo
and I teamed up to bring you
#SilentHorizons
. Pre-order at the link in my bio!
23 years in the Navy came to a beautiful end yesterday when my shipmates piped me and my family ashore for the final time. I couldn’t be more thankful for my time in uniform and the support of my family. On to the next chapter…
#blessed
This is the face of a guy who just did his last walk-around as a First Officer!! Next time I put on my uniform and get behind the controls, you can call me “Cap’n Jack”!
#PilotLife
The American flag is more than a symbol to me, and I was honored to carry a special one with me on my last flight in the Navy. Long may she wave! Happy Flag Day, y’all!
Tomorrow marks twenty-three years since the greatest
@NavalAcademy
class graduated. Tomorrow is my last flight in the
#FA18
#Hornet
and on Friday, I will be piped ashore as the next generation of leaders assumes the watch. Congratulations Class of
#2022
! Party like it’s
#1999
!
My kids and nieces and nephews showed no mercy! But, man, what a ride!! Thanks JAKL, Sprite, and Doc for being my wingmen today!!
#VFA204
#RiverRattlers
#FA18
#Hornet
One last weekend training flight in the
#FA18
#Hornet
. One more chance to visit old stomping grounds. I’m sure going to miss days like this, but it’s been a helluva ride!
For twenty-three years, I was honored to wear the uniform and serve alongside some of the most selfless patriots I have ever known. To my brothers and sisters who have served, Happy Veterans Day.
#GotYourSix
I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time! Looking forward to working with the
@SvrnRvrPublish
team to share my stories with the world! Hang on folks… it’s adventure in afterburner!
I’ve flown out of Love Field with
@SouthwestAir
for five years, but last weekend I had the privilege of doing it in a
#FA18
#Hornet
. It was a memorable stop over the weekend during my
#FarewellTour
!
I’m not sure this feeling will ever get old! Seeing my book for the first time flooded me with tons of emotions, but the biggest one is gratitude. I can’t thank everyone who has touched my life in some way in this post, but I wouldn’t be here without each of you.
#ThankYou
#ARC
Love returning to New Orleans with the boys for a few laps around the city before landing. Thanks for the photo Ruby! You take some amazing pics, bro!
#FA18
#Hornet
#VFA204
#RiverRattlers
Flying low level will be one of the things I miss most when I finally retire. Last week, I got to fly one of the first low levels I ever flew - VR-1266 near El Centro. It was shorter than I remember. Or maybe I just flew faster…
#FA18
#Hornet
#VFA204
#RiverRattlers
#TSW
#CNAFR
This iconic photo gives a glimpse into an era of Naval Aviation when pilots were bold and crass. We lost the pilot in this photo, "Snort" Snodgrass, to an accident in ID. Most will never understand what it meant to have guys like Snort watching your six. RIP.
#F14
#Tomcat
#TOPGUN
The worst part of being retired is that I have to figure out what to wear every day! Thankfully,
@JackCarrUSA
hooked me up. Now I just need to figure out what I’m wearing on Tuesdays!
#TheTerminalList
My name tag has become a permanent fixture in my squadron’s bar, joining a host of other exceptional aviators. I’m honored to call many of them friends.
Thank you to everyone who has read the novels, listened to the podcast, and engaged here on social media. You make all of this possible and it is appreciated more than I can express. Hit the link for a New Year’s message too long for Twitter.
Two years ago today, I donned the cloth of my nation for the final time. 23 years went by in a blink, and it’s not lost on me that so many of my friends never came home. Especially today, on Memorial Day, I’m reminded why I’ll never take my freedoms for granted.
On behalf of CNAFR and TSW, I gave
@MarkGreaneyBook
a glimpse into the world of a Navy Reserve fighter pilot. I’m sure it was a memorable experience for him, but the River Rattlers won’t soon forget him. I was honored to show Mark what VFA-204 does.
#VFA204
#RiverRattlers
#FA18
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! I’m two months away from hanging it up and retiring from the Navy. I’m excited for the future, but will miss the guys in my squadron.
#VFA204
has been my second family since 2008.
#RiverRattlersForever
Looking for a signed copy of THE DEVIL’S HAND? There are 4 copies in Travel Leisure News in the D Gate section of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Wherever you are today, take a moment to thank the men and women who can’t be home with their families. I’m extremely thankful for those I had the honor of serving with and for those still serving.
#Thankful
If you would have told me that one day my debut novel would find its way between two of my all time favorites,
@MarkGreaneyBook
and
@JackCarrUSA
, I would have laughed at you. So humbled that so many have taken a chance on me!
#ThankYou
Awesome running into
@JackCarrUSA
at
@Bouchercon
in San Diego. If you didn’t see it, Jack called
#UnknownRider
a “high-octane and adrenaline-powered thriller.” His support has been awesome!
I received another shipment of ARCs, and I need to get rid of them. Can you help me get the word out? Retweet this post, tag someone, sign up for my newsletter, preorder my book… I’ll pick a winner from my newsletter subscribers and send an autographed ARC on July 1st!
This is the face of a guy who just finished Book 3 in the
#BattleBorn
series -
#BogeySpades
.
In 21 days,
#UnknownRider
is released and you FINALLY get to meet Colt and Punky. I couldn’t be more excited!
I finally got a display for my challenge coins. I never thought I’d want to display them, but it’s amazing how many memories each one holds. They are all special, but some even more so.
#Navy
#ChallengeCoins
#CVN65
This man gave me a passion for flying that led to one of the most rewarding careers I could have asked for. But, most importantly, he taught me that being a father is the most rewarding job of all! I love you, dad! Happy Father’s Day!
Can’t let the day end without congratulating the amazing
@MarcCameron1
on his final Jack Ryan novel. This is the one I’ve been looking forward to and so honored to share a pub day!
It’s pretty exciting to see where life takes you. I think that’s one of the reasons I feel excitement when I line up at the end of the runway. The possibilities…
#ReadyForTakeoff