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Thomas M. Wing

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A Naval Academy and Naval War College graduate, Thomas M. Wing retired after thirty-two years as a Navy Surface Warfare officer. He served in guided missile destroyers and frigates, as well as with destroyer squadron, cruiser destroyer group, numbered fleet, and Joint Task Force staffs, where he planned and executed real-world joint operations at the operational and strategic levels of war. He also participated in naval combat during Operation Praying Mantis in the Middle East in April, 1988.
He has taught Coast Guard licensing courses and has held a variety of sailing licenses, including Master and Master of Sailing Vessels, Upon Oceans. As well, he founded and served as Executive Director for the Continental Navy Foundation, which conducte
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Coming in April: Perilous Shore

Acorn Publishing will release my next book, the second in The Sea Hawkes Chronicles, titled Perilous Shores. Tentative date is 1 April.

Perilous Shores continues the story of Jonas Hawke, now joined by his son, as they navigate the chaotic waters of the American Revolution.

Vengeance is a poor substitute for justice!
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