December 19, 2004

Each in his own time

By Dave St. John
The current war in Iraq and operations in  Afghanistan, my personal recollections and the television interviews with veterans from wars past  remind me of the adage that the more things change the more they remain the same.  There is an incredible outpouring of support from the home front to our men and women under fire way over there.  Bumper stickers, websites, and Herculean efforts from organizations and private citizens have all converged to send support, love, prayers and badly needed personal comfort items to our warriors.  Don't think for a minute that these efforts are not deeply and personally appreciated by each and every one of them.  It is what gets them up in the morning, to strap on web gear, check weapons, radios, intelligence reports, load extra ammo, do the required maintenance on their vehicles, issue or receive their operation orders and head out into the lair of the beast one more time.  Here's a classic depiction of the degree...(Read Full Article)