Author Michael L. Haley, MSG (Ret.), USAR’s New Book, “Det. 25: A Soldier’s Story,” is an Autobiographical Account of the Author’s Year Overseas in Afghanistan
Little Elm, TX, March 02, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Michael L. Haley, MSG (Ret.), USAR, a teacher and creative writer who served in Kabul, Afghanistan, from 2007 to 2008 as a Drill Sergeant and earned a BA in English from Oklahoma State University, has completed his new book, “Det. 25: A Soldier’s Story”: a gripping memoir detailing the author’s yearlong tour of Afghanistan and how his experiences shaped his thoughts on why the Taliban regaining control was inevitable.
“It should not have been any real surprise to anyone that the Taliban was going to rule Afghanistan once again,” writes Haley. “The fall of Afghanistan was inevitable. Many people who had never been to Afghanistan and some of those who have been there thoroughly denied that nation-building was going to fail. I am not one of those who thought America would succeed in what had become an experimental doctrine of nation-building. Because I was there, I always knew it would fail and why.
“Since I was there from 2007 to 2008 on a year’s deployment as an embedded military advisor, I struggled with writing the story of it all. The problem has been that telling the story could potentially endanger the lives of Americans. Also, nondisclosure agreements prohibited the telling of potentially classified details about an ongoing war in a foreign country. I wrote many notes and kept them to myself to help remind me of so many of the events that convinced me Operation Enduring Freedom was a waste of time and money. Now that it is over, I can tell the story without endangering myself or anyone.”
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Michael L. Haley, MSG (Ret.), USAR’s deeply personal story takes readers on an eye-witness journey to discover why Operation Enduring Freedom was destined to fail, the true victims of the war on terror, and the heroes that have been lost unnecessarily due to a failed response from the American government to protect their own.
Readers who wish to experience this poignant work can purchase “Det. 25: A Soldier’s Story” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
Phoenix, AZ, November 12, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– USA Movie Cars, a top provider of authentic Movie Cars and Picture Car Rental services nationwide, launches New Mexico Picture Cars and Vegas Picture Cars websites. These platforms boost the Southwest Movie Car Rental fleet, adding hundreds of Picture Cars across Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona.
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Miami, FL, November 10, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The production team behind Hidden War has unveiled the official trailer for the film, setting the stage for its nationwide theatrical debut on November 14, 2025.
Hidden War, featuring activist Tim Ballard’s efforts against international child trafficking, serves as a direct follow-up to the 2023 film Sound of Freedom, which highlighted his initial undercover operations through Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). While Sound of Freedom focused on Ballard’s work in Colombia and the broader fight against sex trafficking, Hidden War extends this narrative to operations in war-torn regions like Ukraine, Ecuador, and Mexico, documenting rescues amid global conflicts and exposing how displaced children become targets for exploitation.
The film’s release on November 14, 2025, comes amid reports of resistance from some cinema chains, echoing the grassroots momentum that propelled Sound of Freedom to over $250 million in worldwide box office success despite initial distribution challenges. Ballard, portrayed by Jim Caviezel in the earlier film, continues his advocacy, emphasizing the ongoing scale of the issue where more children are enslaved today than at any point in history.
Tim Ballard noted, “Films like Hidden War build on the awareness raised by Sound of Freedom to challenge institutional silence on child exploitation. Our goal remains delivering these stories to foster real change in communities affected by trafficking.”
To support wider access, audiences are encouraged to contact their local cinemas and request screenings of Hidden War for the November 14 debut.
Key Details
Theatrical release date: November 14, 2025
Rating: PG-13
About Hidden War Hidden War chronicles real-life anti-trafficking missions led by Tim Ballard, expanding on themes from Sound of Freedom to address global hotspots of child exploitation.
