Isn't that great? even Massachusetts soldiers know what's what.
Don't count on the trend continuing. Part of the 42nd Division (primarily NY NG) is actually from MASS. Next time he visits, count on him dropping in on them for a more receptive audience. Since the NG is notoriously political, count on him receiving it. Also count on the lefty press figuring that out and giving him HUGE coverage. Ought to happen in about March.
Write this down. There will be a quiz in April about when/where you first heard about soldiers actually supporting Kerry.