The book is By Other Means, edited by Mike McPhail and 2 years ago I won a walk on in a short story by Charles E Gannon. Turns out Elnessa Clare is the main character and I died at the end to safe human children.
I'm bias of course this time, but feel anyone who is into Mil S/F will enjoy the short stories in this new book. The release Party will be in 2 weeks from today at Balticon45. Dr. Ben Bova is our Guest of Honor and of course I'll be willing to see about getting a book sign for money or lots of home back cookies. PM me if you see any writers on the guest list you wish you had a chance to met.
Now I have been told to go to bed after one long weekend, not that I will get much sleep and expect to be back checking the board in a few hours.