To the brave men and women of the US military.?
490583
Yeah, you are checked. The items you cannot bring are influenced by not only the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but by the area you are deploying to. Don't want to break someone elses laws either.
972708
thank you and yeppers I hug one all the time (my hubby) he's a reservist leaving for the middle east in Jan. and amen we need to thank all of them and pray for them and theirs we r free cause they r willing to fight and possibly die for us to be so\nGod bless them all
369300
The military may be a lot of waiting around, but thank God for that! I rather the men and women in the military be sitting here doing nothing, then fighting in our streets. If its so bad to be sitting there, why not volunteer to join the fighting? I have nothing but respect for those who fight for and defend our country, but I am ashamed that you are one of those people. You should be grateful you are alive and well.
128638
I think it is great. As a wife of a soldier that served in Iraq, and that is now a Drill SGT devoting his time training soldiers for the army. I think that they need all the support they can get. People don't realize how much work is put in to being a soldier.
161463
Well, whether you are better than anyone else or not: Thank you for serving our country. Your courage, and sacrafices are not forgotten.
43573
There have been several women killed in Iraq, the first was Pfc. Lori Piestewa.  I wouldn't call her a "girl" I would call her an American hero.
881993
Yes, there are people here in America who truly appreciate you and what you do.  I know I do!  I may not agree with the reasons for this war, but that's a problem with the government, not the military.  My father and both grandfathers are retired military and I have nothing but the deepest respect and admirition for the men and women serving in the US military now.  I don't see me losing that respect anytime soon.  So, in conclusion, yes, I would love to give a big Thank You!!! to you and everyone else serving in the military.
875575
6 years and counting SSG <--for almost 2 weeks. Hanging out in lovely Afghanistan with the rest of the guys and girls of OEF-7. Won't be home for Christmas... send Girl Scout Cookies...or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders?? Hey it's my fantasy leave me alone. HAHA\n\nI know we have all lost loved ones but there is a quote by Gen Patton that I like. If you don't like it please take no offense.\n\n"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."\n- General George S. Patton, Jr \n\nIf he were alive today I'm sure I would have said men and women.
441324
I served four tours in Iraq...as a United States Special Forces Commander...and it has affected my life...my family...I came back with a moderate - severe Traumatic Brain Injury...and ever since...I have not spoken a word in about four months...I can't tell my daughter that I love her...Or that I'm proud of her. I lost my best friend over there...and not able to do anything. I know families...and wives and children who have lost their father and husband and brother to this war. But we all fought together as one...into something that we believed in. And something...that is our duty to protect and serve this nation. I know that I am proud of my guys...and every single guy over there and every single woman and man who is training up to go over there. It's not as easy as it looks...and at times... Its' not as bad as you see it from the news...but sometimes its not that great either. I know I've learned personally...to never take anything for granted ... because you never know when it will end. I know that I am forever grateful that God gave me a second chance...and its not easy...to get second chances in life. God bless.
765489
just wanted to let you know i am in the same boat as you are, except this is my first year of marriage. i am a very proud army wife who was completely disgusted by the lack of support from some morons on here. but, for every one negative comment, there were ten good ones. plenty of people support our troops so try not to focus on the negative feedback, those come from people who dont have a clue as to what it is to be American. It's so easy for them to jump on the "military bashing bandwagon" because they have to blame someone, and unfortunately it is always our military that gets the short end of the stick. I support ALL our soldiers, not just my husband, and i will continue to support them until they ALL come home. God bless you and your family, keep your head up!
747598
Yes they do. Women have as much right to serve their country as men do. I've worked in all male units too and enjoyed it but I've also worked in mixed units and enjoyed that also. Sounds, like you and your men have a problem and its not women. If women can work with men but men can't work with women.... who really has the problem. I've seen a lot of female soldiers who easily pulled their weight. Maybe Army females are just better than Navy females? I've watched female soldiers in combat and they are just a brave as the male soldiers. When rounds are incoming who cares about PC. I guess you navy guys have a lot more time to think about it than the Army.
314692
I'm an irish lad but want to congratulate you on your fantastic tribute to the brave men and women who serve and have served to keep not just your beautiful country but the whole world safe from the anger, greed and terror of some sick minded individuals in this world. God bless them all.
1123745
I would tell our troops thank you for doing a job that so many people are a fraid to do!\nI would tell them that they are brave for fighting a war that so many people believe is an unjust war!\n I would thank their families for being unselfish and  allowing there family member to fight for the rights of their country!\n I would tell their children to be brave and do not be mad at the parent for having to leave! \nI would thell the spouse to love and support them even though they are not home to help with the problems and continue to love and support them when they come home and they are not the same person who left!\nI would tell them that it is ok to be scared!\nAND;;;\nFinally I would tell them to BE SAFE and come home to their families!\n\nThe soldiers are doing more than any person can ever be asked to do----Defending there country! I am so proud to be an American!
665200
Too often we forget,but today is to remember that we should remember everyday the sacrifices of men and women to keep us free. It looks like they're getting so little gratitude from those they're helping, help them to realize the gratitude that should be in all of our hearts for their incredible job well done. To all the military personnel at home and abroad, thank you!
586634
It feels great to be called US Marine.  That's why I joined.  And I've met three former Army girls in my battalion who had the guts to join up as well.  Obviously I'm not the only one who knows where the best are supposed to be.  Semper Fi.
971742
thanks i am pretty awesome.\n\n\nseriously though  thanks to all who have served and are serving for our freedom. (to say the air force is a bunch of chumps), haaaaaaaaaaa.
316097
do you mean in the mlitary?  i don't know if it has to be honest . . . i think the military is the hardest place for women, because of all the sexism against them . . . but I think it has helped open doors for more women to go in the military.