Lemme give my 2 cents since I am one of those that "just can't keep his mouth shut" types...as well as one that ties his desert boots on every day now for over 10 years:

The credit goes to those in the ring...and as I see that most of the board here supports the military, that is what us Soldiers truly appreciate in life, at least from my observed opinion.

I cannot, nor will I ever support the murder of the innocent, even in the perils and chaos of war. Now that being said...let us not fully judge those for whom this topic has been started. Let that be done by their peers...fellow Soldiers. Then, when put on trial and all is said and done...it is done.

There are far better stories of success going on across the military, for which is worth your time to comment on...more so than this topic. I have to say that there are more words and opinions thrown out here by those that do not wear the uniform than most Soldiers that I have served with collectively. WE (the Soldiers) really DON'T talk about it that much.

But know this...we have the right to 4+ pages of comments because of those in uniform. Respect that please...and thank a Soldier for his/her service whenever available. You can't truly imagine what an honor it is to have you do that....makes the sacrifice well worth it. God bless America and the United States Military.

SSG Justin Fordice (haverodwill fish)
2006 Fort Lewis and I Corps NCO of the Year