Meet the Author. “Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground.”

Who: Robert D. Kaplan, senior fellow at the New America Foundation, correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly; and author of ten previous books on foreign affairs and travel.
What: Meet the Author. “Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground.”
Event: In Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground, Robert D. Kaplan reports on the most volatile spots around the world. Mr. Kaplan recounts his travels alongside Marines and Army Special Forces, from the humid jungles of Columbia to the first strike on Fallujah. Through a combination of history, philosophy, and field reporting, Mr. Kaplan gives us a first-hand look at how the American Military fights for its imperial vision.
When: Tues., Sept. 13; Registration: 6:00 PM, 10th Floor Foyer; Program: 6:30 PM, Commandants Room, 10th Floor; Program Followed by Wine Reception & Book Signing
Where: Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco 94102
Admission Costs: Council & Marines’ Memorial Association Members, and Students (with ID): $10; Non-Members: $15
Info: (415) 293-4600, http://www.itsyourworld.org