Some of us are bobbing around in the sea of "BLUE" here in California's capitol!
Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences on this - I saw a young serviceman at the San Diego airport waiting for my plane two months ago. I didn't want to intrude on his reunion with a loved one but I wanted SO much to go interrupt and thank him profusely!
Your stories inspire, thanks again.
And to make sure that our troops know this, consider www.adoptaplatoon.com. Its a good way to get in touch and provide some of the back home comforts to those stuck in the Middle East. Even letters make a big difference and let these men and women know that we are eagerly awaiting their return home as victors and they will never suffer in our generation what those of the last generation were forced to endure upon their return home.