"Col. Kortepeter's inside story from the front lines of our nation's defense against the real and increasing threat of biological weapons is fascinating. He gives voice in lucid prose to the unsung heroes working tirelessly at the world's best biodefense research center at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Their mission is to keep America safe, and our nation owes them an enormous debt of gratitude."--Andy Weber, former assistant secretary of defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs.