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We are asking you to continue your service and pledge to help your fellow service members and veterans.

Justine Davie never felt like she belonged.

"Cpl. Red Cloud's dauntless courage ... reflects the highest credit upon himself."

One does not simply hassle CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass

"I didn't have a chance to get my weapon ready and I knew he was gonna shoot me, so I dived on him"

"[W]e only take care of our own when it benefits us, apparently … and it doesn’t sit right with me”

Today, Oct. 7, marks the anniversary of combat operations in Afghanistan, which is now our longest war to date, and other than a select few who bear the brunt of this burden, most people won't think twice about this somber and embarrassing anniversary. Nothing could be more insulting to the troops currently serving

Most civilians would never notice these things, but they are dead giveaways to those who have served.

It's through your sacrifices that this country we love remains free and strong.

"I'm a citizen of the greatest country in the world."