I'd like to thank my family: my loving wife Jessica (whose love and devotion make life worth living) and my children, Aurielle and Asher (who will be the next great chapter in the Audronis family history).

Additionally, I'd like to thank my father and mother for exposing me to art and technology in my childhood and sparking my interest in science.

I want to thank all those men and women who serve their respective countries world-wide in the effort to keep our world safe. From the simple E-3s running chocks and chains on the deck of a carrier to the special forces that operate with no glory nor press. Without you all, our world would not have the opportunities afforded to people like me, my family, or the readers of this book.

Finally, thank you for purchasing this book. I truly hope it has been of benefit to you, and you have my gratitude for your patronage.