Veteran-Authored Book of the Month

Prove Them Wrong by Dre Evans

The Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF):

One of three triplets born in Detroit, Michigan, during the 1990s, Andre “Dre” Evans was raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, by a devoted mother and stepfather, with supportive grandparents nearby. His upbringing on the south side, however, meant he and his siblings faced an uphill battle from the start. Despite their hardships, Dre and his brothers defied the odds by earning admission to the United States Naval Academy, becoming the first triplets to do so. Yet, even with the adversity faced in his youth, it was in Annapolis, Maryland, where Dre pushed beyond perceived limits. And although an inner voice constantly reminded him of his past, his present was ultimately shaped by unwavering faith, a strong work ethic, and a supportive network. Through his trials, tribulations, and accomplishments in the Navy and beyond, Dre’s story reminds us that with patience, persistence, and staying true to yourself, anything is possible.