Cold War Hero Robert H. Hicks Shares Nuclear Crisis & Law Enforcement Memoir


Posted February 13, 2026 by roberthicksbook

Robert Hicks, decorated veteran and former Senior Federal Officer, releases Failure Not an Option, revealing Cold War nuclear crises, terrorism cases, and lessons in courage, integrity, and service.

 
Texan veteran Robert H. Hicks releases his gripping memoir, Failure Not an Option, sharing his remarkable 40-year career in U.S. national security and federal law enforcement. From early service in Nuclear Weapons Maintenance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal to confronting a nuclear crisis at Lima 2, Hicks’ experiences shaped his motto: “Failure is not an option.”
Rising to Senior Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Special Agent in Charge of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations’ largest command, Robert Hicks led major operations, including investigations into defense contractor fraud and international terrorism in Germany. Failure Not an Option highlights courage, integrity, and the challenges of balancing duty, conscience, and family.
Now retired in Texas with his wife Janet, Robert Hicks remains active in his community. The Bob Hicks book, offers readers a unique inside look into Cold War history, nuclear crises, terrorism cases, and the personal cost of service, making it a must-read Cold War memoir and law enforcement story.
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Last Updated February 13, 2026