Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty USMC/USA, honorably served in our nation’s military for 32 years in positions of increasing responsibility. He has the distinction of serving in both the U.S. Marine Corps (enlisted & officer) and the U. S. Army (officer). His various fields of military training and expertise include Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Infantry, Armor, Cavalry Operations, Operational Planning, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, and International Relations.

His career spanned the globe with operations in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom-combat duty), Kuwait, Japan, Australia, Mexico, and Thailand. His years of dedication and sacrifice are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service.

Upon his retirement, John was recognized for excellence by President Barack Obama.
In 2016, John McBrearty retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

John J. McBrearty, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, is a magna cum laude graduate of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, as well as Temple University. He also holds a master's degree in American history from the American Public University and served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at California State University, San Bernardino, and Claremont McKenna College. His unique multi-service career, increasingly significant military assignments, and combat action give him insight into the importance of American history and freedom.

John J. McBrearty is the author of the book series AMERICAN HISTORY, a Veteran’s Perspective. COMBAT ESSAY’S (Volume II in the series) became an Amazon Best Seller for Iraq War History. John’s COMBAT JOURNAL book series landed him on Amazon’s Best Sellers lists for Iraq War History, Iraq History, Biographies of the Iraq War, Military Policy, and others. John published his first in a series of “How To” books, CHILDREN’S GOLF (Volume 1), which debuted on Amazon as a #1 New Release and ranked in the top ten for Golf Coaching. John will be releasing two How to begin writing and get published books entitled, HOW TO GET PUBLISHED ON AMAZON in June 2024. John’s children’s book series includes CLAIRE THE MAGICAL DOG, which is also available on Amazon. Additionally, John contributed to the veteran-written anthology MESSAGES FROM THE BACKROOM (2023) and Written by Veterans ANTHOLOGY 5 (2024). With the recent releases of LEADERSHIP LESSONS, “From Operation Iraqi Freedom” and ARMY VALUES, John has nine books published to date.

John J. McBrearty's other works have been published or featured in Sports Illustrated, Stars and Stripes, Golf Week, Golf Digest, Callaway Magazine, Grizzly Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Main Line Times, News of Delaware County, Daily Bulletin, San Bernardino Sun, Press-Enterprise, CBS News Los Angeles, and others.

Having joined the ranks of the "retired," John is active with several Veterans Affairs support groups. John, “Col Mack,” is a member of “Written by Vet...

Lt Col John J. McBrearty USA Author of 9 books