[Warrior Nurse]

I am here on duty in a Combat Support Hospital in Afghanistan. The bad guys have let up they are more active at night. I try to keep abreast of what is going on back at home. I got to thinking about how things have changed during my 4 decades of wearing the cloth of the nation in three branches of our great military (80's, 90's,00's and 10's). The nature of warfare has not changed since the caveman. You kill them before they kill you and kill enough until they capitulate or surrender. There is nothing beautiful or glorious about war. It is a barbaric undertaking but is it something that is unfortunaly common and necessary. 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 treause 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. I have teenagers working for me and they are an outstanding group of professional young men and women. We have your back America I just want you to know that. We are watching what you are doing and trust me we want you working and going about your business without the fear of some entity attacking you. 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, I am hoping to be home so I can go to CPAC 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.

[Kaslin]

Thank you for your service

[no-to-illegals]

May God Protect and Bless All of America's Heroes. Thank You! You are a Hero, working with Heroes. Heartfelt Thanks for All Our Heroes!

[Warrior Nurse]

PING

[trooprally]

WN

Thank you for your narrative. Great to hear from you and your insite on our great County, Afghanistan, and freedom.

As I like to say, you protect the home front and we will protect your political a##.

And don’t worry about the “occupier” in NYC and else where. They will fade away when as it gets colder. FReeRepublic and the Tea Party will still be around.

Stay Safe

[Mr] T

[BufordP]

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.

No, thank you!

[rlmorel]

Thank you, Warrior Nurse. Keep the faith...regardless of what some people in this country do to try to tear down you and those like you, there are a good number of people in whose presence you can not only stand tall and be proud of your service, but be confident that we will have your back and will defend you.

Thanks for this great thread, we appreciate hearing from you.
rlmorel

[Ramius]

Beautifully said. You some of the warrior poet in you.

I, for one, would love to read more what you might have to say.

[Doogle]

WN, it’s people like you that make us proud. I will always defend our military and pray for the families who have endured so much.

[seekthetruth]

Thank you, Warrior Nurse, for your service and God Bless you and your family. If there is something we can do for you and your family, please let me know. Things you might need over there, things your family might need. Please FreepMail me as I have friends here who are always willing to help.

[astounded]

Thank you.

[Rummyfan]

My son will be over there soon and I feel better about that knowing you are there.

[Rummyfan]

My son will be over there soon and I feel better about that knowing you are there.

[nutmeg]

An excerpt from FReeper Warrior Nurse's great post here:

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.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thank you, sir. May God be with you.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thank you, sir. May God be with you.

[vox_freedom]

Thank you for your service, Warrior Nurse!
You are appreciated. May God bless and keep you and your family at home...

[caww]

Thank you so very much Warrior Nurse....and keep on taking really good care of our guys. We love them soooooo! and may God guide your hands, heart and mind as they come to you from the field of war. They are worth the best we have to care for them and it sounds like the best is there!

[RaceBannon]

Outstanding!!!

[PigRigger]

Our prayers are with you....and all that serve...