I thought these guys were in Iraq?
(...is this the U.N. branch here at home?)
Say what?
:-(
So far we've had elements of the California Army National Guard and now the Arkansas Army National Guard that have rotated through since 9/11.
They provide security yes but they also get some valuable training in climate and terrain that is similar to Bosnia and Northern Iraq.
I see those that are on the Gates a couple of times a day. They are smartly turned out, go about their duties in a very professional manner, and I'm proud to return their salute as I enter post making it a point to always address them by name and rank then wishing them to have a good day as I pull away.