FJ,
You said it brother, and very well put! I serve in the Army currently at Fort Lewis. It is the "civilian folk" who take the time to say a little "thank you" to me and also appreciate those that gave the ultimate sacrifice that make the job of providing the blanket of security that this nation sleeps under at night worth while. Thank you!
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We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready to exercise extreme violence on those that would harm us.

-George Orwell