DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm
DOOM 34 is the first behind-the-scenes, insider’s recounting of a high-stakes mission that changed the course of modern combat. It combines the fast-paced, breathless development of a highly classified, innovative weapon with the selection and training of untested that executed this top-secret, Black Ops mission in the run-up to Operation Desert Storm. A mission the pushed the limits of human endurance and mechanical design.
 
Code-named "Senior Surprise" and nicknamed "Secret Squirrel," the mission selected 57 airmen (only one of which had any real combat experience) to fly seven B-52s that were well past their prime on a 35-hour, non-stop flight that was plagued with unforeseen complications from the moment of take-off.
 
Trey Morriss was the electronic warfare officer on one of the B-52s—DOOM 34—and had a front row seat to what went down. This book focuses on his experience along with his seven crewmen.
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DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm
DOOM 34 is the first behind-the-scenes, insider’s recounting of a high-stakes mission that changed the course of modern combat. It combines the fast-paced, breathless development of a highly classified, innovative weapon with the selection and training of untested that executed this top-secret, Black Ops mission in the run-up to Operation Desert Storm. A mission the pushed the limits of human endurance and mechanical design.
 
Code-named "Senior Surprise" and nicknamed "Secret Squirrel," the mission selected 57 airmen (only one of which had any real combat experience) to fly seven B-52s that were well past their prime on a 35-hour, non-stop flight that was plagued with unforeseen complications from the moment of take-off.
 
Trey Morriss was the electronic warfare officer on one of the B-52s—DOOM 34—and had a front row seat to what went down. This book focuses on his experience along with his seven crewmen.
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DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm

DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm

DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm

DOOM 34: A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission that Launched Operation Desert Storm

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DOOM 34 is the first behind-the-scenes, insider’s recounting of a high-stakes mission that changed the course of modern combat. It combines the fast-paced, breathless development of a highly classified, innovative weapon with the selection and training of untested that executed this top-secret, Black Ops mission in the run-up to Operation Desert Storm. A mission the pushed the limits of human endurance and mechanical design.
 
Code-named "Senior Surprise" and nicknamed "Secret Squirrel," the mission selected 57 airmen (only one of which had any real combat experience) to fly seven B-52s that were well past their prime on a 35-hour, non-stop flight that was plagued with unforeseen complications from the moment of take-off.
 
Trey Morriss was the electronic warfare officer on one of the B-52s—DOOM 34—and had a front row seat to what went down. This book focuses on his experience along with his seven crewmen.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781493093618
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Publication date: 03/03/2026
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Trey Morris is a retired colonel and 31-year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving and supporting the Mighty Eighth Air Force. His love for military aviation is rooted in his grandfather’s and uncle’s service during WWII, flying combat missions over Europe. Morriss, a decorated combat veteran logging missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, participated in the longest conus-to-conus combat mission in history, a top-secret strike that was the opening salvo of Operation Desert Storm. He is a sought-after public speaker and inspirational coach. Morriss currently resides in Louisiana with his wife. They spend their free time with their five adult children and three grandchildren.

Boni Peluso is an award-winning creative director, journalist, blogger, and storyteller who has led the creative for significant accounts at several major LA ad agencies and in-house with large corporations. She knows how to get to the emotional heart of a story so it resonates with and captivates audiences. Her off-beat radio spots have won numerous national level accolades. Her broadcast work for Playa Vista was even highlighted in a front-page article in the LA Times. Her blog, The Ex-Files, documented her experience with divorce and evolved into a noted support platform for other women experiencing the same angst. She’s also written multiple online articles for Legaléoom, Finance of America, and Aspire Health. She lives in Southern California.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Reunion

Chapter 1: The Day That Changed Everything

Chapter 2: The Guys

Chapter 3: Planning, Training, Waiting. . . 

Chapter 4: Ready for Takeoff

Chapter 5: The Best Laid Plans, Oft Get Laid

Chapter 6: The Most Dangerous Dance Ever

Chapter 7: Watch Your Six

Chapter 8: Fight’s On!

Chapter 9: Wing and a Prayer (aka New Enemies)

Chapter 10: No Slumber Party

Chapter 11: Eight Hours to Go

Chapter 12: Celebration

Epilogue: Finest Hour

Crew Roster

Acknowledgments

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