John R. Bruning is the author or collaborating writer of 25 books, including New York Times bestseller "Outlaw Platoon" with Sean Parnell, "House to House" with Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia, and national bestsellers "Indestructible" and "Race of Aces." His latest book is "Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation."