I live across the road (literally) from Fort Carson, and see these soldiers on a regular basis. When JimRob, Sheila, and Neil were in the Springs last month, we had a small FReeper rally at the main gate (and another one at the Peterson AFB main gate across town), and made sure the soldiers know FR supports them.
In addition, our local TV stations do often mention and/or televise re-enlistments, deployments, and the return of our soldiers. That joyous rush of spouses and kids toward their soldiers makes me tear up every time.
I understand your frustration last night, and I hope you're feeling better this afternoon. I know you know we can't be on-line 24/7, much as many of us try! And sometimes we're occupied on other threads or, like ExSoldier, just expand with quiet pride and admiration when we see an event like this.
I hope it won't annoy you to read this, Coop and TomServo. I just felt sympathetic when I saw how upset you both were, and wanted to provide my own perspective on the issue.
Thank you so much for all you do for the troops. I hope more follow your lead.