The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer represe... -Tom Clancy

The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our kids, and our job is to support them, because they're protecting us.

Tom Clancy , Novelist
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America's trying to do the best for its veterans....
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Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring....
The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families o...
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