I don't know this young lady, but I sure am proud of her.
Thanks for the support
I graduated from Davis High School on June 14. On July 2, the second anniversary of my residence in Salida, I left home for Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for Air Force basic training.
I came back for recruiter's assistance on Oct. 30, returning for the first time since the horrible Sept. 11 tragedy. When I got back to the Modesto area, I couldn't help but notice and be surprised by how well the community seemed to have taken pride in the United States and how interested and grateful people all were toward those who serve in our armed forces.
I saw the U.S. flag everywhere! It was beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. When I was in uniform, strangers came up to me and introduced themselves to me, thanking me for serving in the military and wishing me good luck in the future and in life!
Visiting home and having met those people made me realize exactly how proud I am to be in the Air Force. I'd really like to thank everyone in Modesto and Salida for bringing me to this realization. I'd also like to tell them to keep up the great work in sticking together as a community. I'm very proud and happy to be able to serve you all in the world's greatest Air Force.
We have such wonderful troops !!
REALLY nice letter - I am proud of her, too. What a wonderful, patriotic young woman she is.