Michael Skelly

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             " A Soldier's Tale
        Living and Fighting
      with the Green Berets" 
       
       
 
Michael Skelly is the author of the book, A Soldier's Tale Living and Fighting with the Green Berets. The story of a US Army Reserve Civil Affairs unit that was mobilized in 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and attached to a Green Beret unit in southeastern Afghanistan. The book chronicles the journey of Special Operations team Mike-22 as they battle Taliban and Al Qaeda insurgents while earning the respect and admiration of the Green Berets.  
 
 
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           Biography


                    MIchael Skelly
comes from a long lineage of miltary service. His ancestors have served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Korea. Michael has 25 years of service in the U.S. Army/Army Reserves.  Retired in 2003 at the rank of Major. A graduate of Empire State Military Academy, Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses and Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course. His decorations include The Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Medal, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Over Seas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Michael's wife Lorrie Skelly is an artist and has painted a series of paintings from the pictures Michael took during his deployment to Afghanistan. These paintings are available to purchase. To view the paintings or purchase a painting go to the Paintings page.