I have been reading these messages since I deployed in March and wanted to say thank you to the American people who have been supporting us. This is my 2nd deployment since 2005 and even though I know it's hard on my wonderful and loving wife and my 2 beautiful kids with me being gone, I know it's my duty to support and defend our country. My dad did 2 tours to Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict, and nobody showed any support for our troops. It's amazing to see the out pouring of support that we have. I have been reading the messages and can't believe the support that we have back home that you never hear on the news or read in the papers. Keep doing what you are doing to support all of the troops, but don't forget that we are not alone over here. I see men/women from Poland, Czech Republic, France, Egypt, Italy, Canada, U.K., Germany, Romania, Australia, Spain, South Korea, and New Zealand as well. We can't do it alone. 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group Lead, Follow or Get the Hell Outta the Way! ~~Lenny -------, MSgt, USAFR, San Antonio
Hello America, I'm here in Korea. I've been in the Army for 15 years and just re-enlisted to finish out my retirement. Plan on doing 30 years. If anyone would like to write me I'm at 4th Chem Co. unit 15111, APO, AP 96224. Look forward to hearing from you. GOD Bless, ~~SSG Jason B. -------,RALEIGH, Miss.
Thank you for supporting all the troops out there defending us every day. Each day I saw a new Senior Marine, he always talked about all the appreciation he receives every time he walks outside in his uniform. I pray that this appreciation is shown to all the troops across America. GOD BLESS. ~~Michael -------, AA, US Navy, Lafayette, N.Y.
To all that support the AIR FORCE/ARMY MARINES/SAILERS and anyone else. I would Just like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. To My wife Gemma and 2 wonderful kids, Alex J and Amelia H for their never-ending support. I can't do this alone so I thank GOD for the people in my life and with those that I serve with. May GOD bless every one of you and with love from IRAQ. M.Villanueva ALWAYS READY TO ANSEWR THE CALL FOR FREEDOM WHEREVER IT MAY BE. ~~SPC Villanueva ------US.Army, Houston
Greetings from Japan, I'm gearing up for my first Tour in Iraq and I have to say thanks to all the people who believe in us and for the tremendous Support that you all have given us we see the meesages and stuff on the AFN over here and most of us look at each other and just can't believe how much people support us! Thanks to all and hope to come home soon! ~~Jeff ------/HN/USNAVY, West Palm Beach, Fla.
To all those back home supporting us THANK YOU. I think all of us over here know deep down we're doing the right thing helping Iraq and its people learn to live in a free society. Whether we agree or disagree with the war the fact is now we must stay and finish our mission, it's what is right. We all long to come home, but mission accomplishment is always first. So thank you for all you do to help us and our families. God bless and see you soon. ~~Ssg.Al ------ Indiana Army National Guard, Ft.Wayne, Ind.
