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The Steely Library Reference collection has a number of books and media directly related to the topics found in Love My Rifle More Than You. Highlighted below are a few of these items that can be checked out.

Constructing America’s war culture : Iraq, media, and images at home by Thomas Conroy and Jarice Hanson: ( Steely Circulating, DS79.76 .C6625 2008)
Band of sisters : American women at war in Iraq by Kirsten Holmstedt ; foreword by L. Tammy Duckworth: (Steely Circulating, DS79.76 .H652 2007)
Women as weapons of war : Iraq, sex, and the media by Kelly Oliver.: (Steely Circulating, U21.75 .O43 2007)
Co-ed combat : the new evidence that women shouldn’t fight the nation’s wars: (Steely Circulating,UB416 .B76 2007)
America at a crossroads. The case for war in defense of freedom production of WETA Washington D.C. ; producer/director, Mick Gold ; written and presented by Richard Perle.: (Steely Media DVD [2nd Floor], DS79.76 .A44 2007x)
Battleground Iraq : journal of a company commander / by Todd S. Brown.: (Steely Govt Doc (3rd Floor) (Noncirculating), D 114.2:IR 1)
The contemporary Middle East : a documentary history: (Steely Circulating)DS42 .F44 2008

Reference Books

The Steely Library Reference collection has several books dedicated to topics related to those found in Love My Rifle More Than You . Highlighted below are a few of these resources which can be used in the library.

Women and the military : over 100 notable contributors, historic to contemporary: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor) UB416 .D48 1995)
Women and the military : an encyclopedia: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor),U21.75 .S54 1996) A subject encyclopedia regarding women in the military

U.S. military service : a reference handbook / Cynthia A. Watson.: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor) UB323 .W358 2007 )
The United States at war / edited by John C. Super.: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor), E181 .U64 2005) Essays selected from various publications together with new material.
Encyclopedia of military technology and innovation / Stephen Bull.: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor), U24 .B85 2004 ) Ranging from the Abrams M1 tank to the zeppelin, this essential reference details the invention and evolution of nearly 600 of the most important advances in military technology from prehistory to the present.
War and American popular culture : a historical encyclopedia / edited by M. Paul Holsinger.: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor),E181 .W26 1999 ) Spanning more than 400 years of America's past, this book brings together, for the first time, entries on the ways Americans have mythologized both the many wars the nation has fought and the men and women connected with those conflicts
Women’s changing roles / Rebecca Valentine: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor), HQ1154 .W65 2004x ) One of the books from the Information Plus series, offers topic overviews, statistics and charts
Black American military leaders : a biographical dictionary / Walter L. Hawkins.: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor), E181 .H382 2007) Detailed, career-oriented summaries for men and women who overcame societal obstacles to become ranking officers in the U.S. military. Included now are members of all branches of the armed services
From suffrage to the Senate : America’s political women : an encyclopedia of leaders, causes & issues / Suzanne O’Dea ; forewords by Ann W. Richards and Susan M. Collins: (Steely Reference (3rd Floor), HQ1236.5.U6 S32 2006x)

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About the book Love My Rifle More Than You or Kayla Williams

npr: Interviews/Kayla Williams: 'Love My Rifle More Than You': NPR Interview Fresh Air from WHYY, with Kayla Williams that originally aired August 25, 2005. This is a 38 minute, 40 second audio.

Sites about Female Soldiers in Iraq

New York Times Article about Women Soldiers in Iraq: The online archive of an article entitled "In the Line of Fire", Published: November 20, 2005 that discusses a female Private stationed in Iraq.
npr: The Impact of War/ A Woman Guard Member's Struggle with PTSD: Audio and article from Morning Edition, June 2, 2005, by Joseph Shapiro
npr: A Woman Soldier's Battles on the Front Lines: Audio of npr's Day to Day, May 19, 2005. "Alex Chadwick speaks with Abby Pickett of Wisconsin, who served in the National Guard, about her experiences on the front lines in Iraq. They also discuss a proposal by the House Armed Services Committee that could effectively ban women from engaging in direct combat."
npr: Commentary/Women Soldiers and the Wounds of War: From npr,2 minute, 15 second audio from Weekend Edition Saturday, May 7, 2005 "The war in Iraq and the increased role of women in the military has put American women in harm's way like no previous conflict. The deaths and injuries are taking a new kind of emotional toll at home for the families of the pioneers"
New York Times Article about Women in the Military: The online archive of an article entitled "A Nation At War: Women In The Military; A New War Brings New Role For Women" Published: March 28, 2003 that discusses several women's reactions to war in Iraq.
npr : The Impact of War/ Wounded in War: The Women Serving in Iraq: This features npr's All Things Considered by from March 14, 2005. It includes a 12 minute, 50 second audio clip where Linda Wertheimer interviews three women wounded in the war and a number of statistics related to women in the military (number served, number killed, number of POWS, etc).

Sites about War in Iraq

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Official Website of Multi-National Force-Iraq
U.S. Department of Defense Press Resources: A searchable webpage containing news, press releases, blogs, transcripts and more.

Sites about Women in Military Throughout United States History

Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS): The Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) was established in 1951 by then Secretary of Defense, George C. Marshall. The Committee is composed of civilian women and men who are appointed by the Secretary of Defense to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment and retention, treatment, employment, integration, and well-being of highly qualified professional women in the Armed Forces.
Google News Archives/Military Women: Timeline plus archived news articles of women in the military.
MilitaryWoman.org: A meeting place for military women to exchange information unique to their military experience and to offer firsthand information to women thinking about a military career. This is a site where military women can: Share their views and experiences.
Military Women Veterans : Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow: A website from retired U.S. Air Force Captain Barbara Wilson, which provides historical information from the American Revolution to the present, and numerous links to other pages related to women in the military.
Women of Four Wars: A website from The Library of Congress that features women from four wars (in roles in the military, nursing, etc.) and includes small interview excerpts on video.
Women throughout Air Force History: This website from Airman Magazine, offers a list of female “firsts” in Air Force history.
Women in the US Army: This website from the United States Army features a timeline, history, profiles, and resources.
Women in Army History: This website features photographs and artwork depicting women in the army
Army.mil/news Article about women’s changing role in war.: This website features an article “Women's History Month Reminds Female Soldiers How Far They've Come”, posted March 26, 2007
A History of Women in the Coast Guard: This webpage offers a history of women’s involvement in the Coast Guard
Women in the Coast Guard: Moments in History: This website offers a timeline that spans from 1830-2006
World War II Iowa Press Clippings Digital Collection, Women’s military activity.: This website from The State Historical Society of Iowa/University of Iowa Libraries includes over 2,000 digitized newspaper clippings about women’s military activity in World War II.
Women in the United States Navy: This FAQ page from the Navy offers links of resources related to women’s involvement in the Navy. Included are oral histories and photograph sites.
African-Americans and the U. S. Navy: first female officers. Washington, Dept. of the Navy, Navy Historical Center.: This website features several photographs of the first two female African Americans to become Officers in the Navy
National Archives -- Military Resources - Women in the Military: This website links to several websites regarding women in the military

Statistics about Women in the Military

2006 statistics from Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. Inc.: Data from 2006 regarding number of women in active duty, women in Reserves & Guards, women POWs, and historical data on women in military conflicts.
United States Dept of Defense/ Women Active Duty Military Personnel: Historical data regarding women serving in the military from 1994-2001 by Service and by Rank/Grade.

You Tube Videos

Let The Bodies Hit the Floor: This You Tube Video was mentioned by Kayla Williams in the beginning of Love My Rifle More Than You (2 minutes, 25 seconds)
Courtesy of the Red White and Blue (The Angry American): This You Tube Video was mentioned by Kayla Williams in the beginning of Love My Rifle More Than You (3 minutes, 09 seconds)

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