KENNETH SCILLIERI

Explore the Journey of a Hero in the Sky

With decades of service in some of the world’s most challenging military environments, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri offers a powerful memoir that goes beyond flight. His journey from a hardened soldier to a Master Army Aviator takes you through intense training, global deployments, and the unbreakable bonds forged with his comrades.

About The Author

Kenneth Scillieri

Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri was a career soldier who dedicated his life to serving his country through numerous conflicts from 1967 to 1991. His service spanned Vietnam, Panama, El Salvador, and Desert Storm in Iraq. Throughout these years, Scillieri encountered the harsh realities of war but also experienced moments of personal growth, camaraderie, and resilience.

His powerful memoirs offer an unfiltered look at the realities of military aviation, personal growth, and the emotional toll of war and family separation. With each page, he shares not just his journey in the skies but also his reflections on the trials of life, the losses endured, and the camaraderie that defines those who serve.

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Flying In The Company Of Heroes: The Memoirs of an Army Aviator

In Flying in the Company of Heroes, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri shares his powerful and deeply personal memoir as a U.S. Army aviator. His story begins after his experience in Vietnam and follows his path back into military service, where he pursues his dream of flight. Through grueling training, military pressures, and the emotional toll of war and separation, Scillieri rises to become a Master Army Aviator.

From the intensity of flight school to deployments across the globe, his memoir offers an unfiltered look at Army aviation, its dangers, discipline, and camaraderie. Along the way, Scillieri reflects on love, loss, and the personal battles fought in the skies and on the ground.

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Vietnam In the Company of Heroes: Story and Political Commentary

In Vietnam In the Company of Heroes, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri presents a deeply personal memoir that reflects on a life shaped by the Vietnam War, an experience that laid the foundation for everything that followed. Told with a blend of honesty, reflection, and unexpected humor, Scillieri shares his memories not as a strict historical account, but as he lived and remembers them.

Blending past and present, he offers profound insights, values, and perspectives forged during one of America’s most defining eras. Rather than focusing solely on the brutality of war, this memoir centers on the humanity within it. At its core, this story is about service, identity, and an enduring belief in the principles of freedom, country, and the American spirit.

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Reflections of a Modern American Poet offers a deeply personal and reflective journey through the life of Kenneth Scillieri. Born in 1949 to Irish and Italian immigrant parents, Scillieri grew up in Maywood, New Jersey, during the simplicity of the 1950s and the turbulence of the 1960s. His early life was shaped by strong values, cultural change, and a nation on the verge of transformation.

From 1967 to 1991, Scillieri served in the U.S. military, from Vietnam to Desert Storm, experiencing both the hardships of war and the changing attitudes of a divided country. Once criticized as a soldier, he would later be honored as a hero. Throughout these years, he turned to writing, capturing his thoughts and experiences in poetry that spans decades.

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One More Mile

On a Hill in Galilee

My Hometown

Me Too

Madman’s Dream

Lines of Honor

Life’s Journey

Jungle Ways

Journey of the Night (2)

What Our Client Say

Client’s Testimonial

Kenneth Scillieri’s memoir is a profound and deeply moving account of his journey as an Army aviator. His words are not only a tribute to the men and women who served, but also a testament to the sacrifices that shape our lives. A must-read for anyone who has ever felt the call to serve.

Reading Flying in the Company of Heroes opened my eyes to the real-life challenges soldiers face. Scillieri’s storytelling is captivating and powerful, and it allowed me to better understand the true meaning of sacrifice and resilience. His words resonate long after the last page.

A beautifully written account of a soldier’s journey. Scillieri’s reflections on his service, love for his country, and the deep personal toll of war are raw and heartfelt. His courage and determination are inspiring.