Retired Tifton Army Veteran Releases First Book

Phillip Stringfield's memoir 'FAITH TO FAITH' shares his story of resilience, faith, and redemption.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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After serving in the U.S. Army for 35 years, including as the State Command Sergeant Major of the Georgia Army National Guard, Tifton resident Phillip Stringfield is releasing his first book 'FAITH TO FAITH: A Warrior's Story of Resilience, Faith, and Redemption.' The memoir chronicles Stringfield's life from his upbringing in rural Georgia to his military service, chronicling the obstacles he overcame and the triumphs he celebrated along the way. Stringfield hopes the book will encourage others facing hardship to find the strength within themselves to persevere.

Why it matters

Stringfield was motivated to write the book after becoming aware of a high rate of suicide among soldiers he advised as a senior enlisted advisor. He hopes his story can serve as a guideline for how others can navigate their own struggles and come out the other side happier and healthier.

The details

Chronicling his life from his upbringing in rural Georgia to his time in the military, with every obstacle he overcame and triumph he celebrated along the way, the book serves to convey the importance of practicing resilience, determination, and faith in the face of hardship. Stringfield asserts the book's message speaks to anyone enduring personal struggles or dire life situations.

  • Stringfield served in the U.S. Army for nearly 35 years.
  • Stringfield was the State Command Sergeant Major of the Georgia Army National Guard.
  • Stringfield's book 'FAITH TO FAITH' is available now on Amazon.

The players

Phillip Stringfield

A retired U.S. Army veteran who is releasing his first book 'FAITH TO FAITH: A Warrior's Story of Resilience, Faith, and Redemption.'

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What they’re saying

“It's going to take you through ups and downs of my life. To show that, through all these bad things, through all these good things, at the end it's going to be resilience that keeps you grounded and in the right direction — spiritually, mentally, and physically.”

— Phillip Stringfield, Author (tiftongazette.com)

“Once you've topped that hill, you've got to go on and keep looking higher. I've always heard, 'Once you climb one mountain, there's another to be climbed.' Don't be complacent, in one place –t hat's my biggest takeaway from my book.”

— Phillip Stringfield, Author (tiftongazette.com)

What’s next

Stringfield's book 'FAITH TO FAITH' is currently available on Amazon in hardback, paperback, and Kindle editions, with plans for a release to other book markets at a later time.

The takeaway

Stringfield's memoir serves as an inspiring testament to the power of resilience, faith, and determination in overcoming life's challenges. His story provides a roadmap for others facing hardship to find the inner strength to persevere and live their best lives.