Our guest, former US Navy with 28 years of service, Christopher Loric, has penned a fascinating book centered on the thought-provoking concept: "There is someone out there, trying to reach us." Loric doesn't shy away from addressing questions like "How did they develop a hyperspace drive?" or "What resources enable them to dispatch a fleet across the cosmos?"Book: https://www.amazon.com/SESG-Explorer-Christopher-Loric-ebook/dp/B0BYK4GJC7BIO : Christopher Loric is a retired United States Navy, CDR, with two tours in Iraq during a military career that spanned 28 years. He is also a science-fiction military writer who has penned his debut novel, SESG Explorer. Loric’s last assignment concluded at the outset of the covid pandemic, having served NATO at the headquarters of Supreme Allied Command Transformation. He was awarded, honored, and recognized by the government for his years of hard work, including:* Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Four Awards)* Meritorious Service Medal (Two Awards)* Navy and Marin Commendation Medal (Four Awards)* Navy Unit Commendation Award* Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award* Fleet Marine Force Ribbon* National Defense Service Medal (Two Awards)* Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal* Iraqi Campaign Medal with EGA/bronze star*Global War on Terrorism Service Medal* Korean Defense Service Medal* Humanitarian Service Medal* Overseas Service Ribbon* Navy Rifle Medals with E (Expert) Navy Pistol Medals with E (Expert)
He earned a BBA in Finance and an MBA from University of Oklahoma. He received his Master’s in Foreign Affairs from Naval War College. Born and raised in Oklahoma, he also had brief stints in Long Beach, California and Daytona Beach, Florida. His military service took him to Japan, South Korea, Iraq, Guam, and Germany, as well as to Virginia, Rhode Island, Nebraska, Minnesota, Washington, and California. He brings an international and military perspective to his writings. He resides in Jellico, Tennessee. He looks forward to the day that man settles on Mars and expands to the rest of the solar system.