Upcoming Autobiography
Major General William S. Chen's autobiography will be published by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Press, offering an unprecedented look at a pioneering military career and a century of family service.
What Readers Will Discover
- The journey from son of a Flying Tigers pilot to first Chinese-American Major General
- Inside stories from commanding U.S. Army Missile Command during Desert Storm
- The development of America's missile defense programs, including the PAC-3 interceptor
- Leadership lessons from 32 years of military service across Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
- A family's century of service, from the Flying Tigers to modern missile defense
Why This Book Matters Now
At a time when national security challenges continue to evolve and the importance of diverse military leadership has never been clearer, Major General Chen's story offers vital insights into strategic decision-making, innovation in defense technology, and the power of perseverance in breaking barriers. His experiences spanning the Cold War to modern missile defense provide essential context for understanding today's complex security landscape.