His FULL post - A View From Afghanistan.
I am here on duty in a Combat Support Hospital in Afghanistan. The bad guys have let up they are more active at night... Despite what people in the media and other places say this war was necessary and purposeful. My job here is to take care of the treasure of this nation that have been wounded in battle. Believe me we provide outstanding care on par if not better than any trauma center back home.
I have a personal stake in this because they are my brother's and sisters in arms.
This place is ugly, stark, filthy and has no redeeming quality but we are here because we all swore an oath to the consitution. That great piece of paper that was ratified in 1787 is why I am here.
I gave my word to the people of the United States that I would protect them and keep them safe from all enemies foreign and domestic. I will if I have to give my life for that oath....
We have your back America I just want you to know that... I want to personally thank all the FReepers here, I saw you all when I was working at Walter Reed and came out and met some of you. I have seen you at the airports welcoming us back home and giving of yourselves to the nation. I had Freepers at my wedding as well...
Most of all I want to get back home to my wife and daughters. I want to thank them for their sacrifice as well. Family members of the military bear an incredible burden and my wife is exceptional. I salute her and all military families.
Please keep my FRiend - and American Hero - "Warrior Nurse" in your prayers. He is serving courageously in Afghanistan right now. Please read his full post at the top of this thread.
Previous Warrior Nurse FR threads:
Nuptials for the Warrior Nurse
Welcome New FReeper "Baby Warrior Nurse"!
A moment with Sean Hannity and Warrior Nurse
May God continue to bless you and your lovely family, Warrior Nurse! And THANK YOU for your service to our great country over the years. We also thank your wife and daughters for their sacrifice... I pray you return to them SOON, safe and sound, FRiend.
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Thank you .. God bless and protect you, dear Warrior Nurse, and bring peace to your family until you're joyously reunited. We are so humbled by your commitment and in awe of all you and they give and sacrifice for America and us. May we make you just a little as proud of us toiling as we can for freedom here at home as you make us so far away from home, in a brutal place and missing your beloved family, working your heart out. Know that your FReeper family hold you and your brothers and sisters in arms in prayer every day. (And don't forget to stop by the daily FReeper Canteen thread (under Free Republic: News/Activism), when you have the available time.
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