General George Joulwan retired from the army in 1997 as a four-star general. His career spanned thirty-six years and included roles in some of the highest leadership positions in the armed forces. Joulwan also gained teaching experience at both the United States Military Academy and Loyola University. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.
David Chanoff is the author and coauthor of numerous books and articles on foreign affairs and military history, including Warrior: The Autobiography of Ariel Sharon and The Line of Fire: From Washington to the Gulf, the Politics and Battles of the New Military. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
