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In 2009, Dr. Deb Pfaff deployed to Iraq as a civilian intelligence officer, ready to face the known risks of warzones: enemy fire, IEDs, and the occasional camel spider. What she didn’t expect was to be poisoned by her own government’s negligence. Exposed to toxins and abandoned by the system she served, Pfaff returned home to discover a new battle—a decade-long fight for care, justice, and recognition for civilians deployed alongside military forces.

In *, Pfaff reveals her relentless struggle against systemic failures that left thousands of civilian employees overlooked and unsupported. Grounded in evidence, with personal grit and unexpected humor she shines a light on the hidden casualties of modern warfare and the indifference of the bureaucracy meant to protect its fighting force.

A powerful call to action, * reveals the high costs of service, the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced, and the urgent need to demand justice for the forgotten. Whether you’ve served, sacrificed, or simply sought to make sense of injustice, this book offers a raw and inspiring perspective.