Yes, it doesn't matter if they were doing spec ops, hauling ash and trash, or training, they put their lives on the line for us. Next time I see a pacifist holding a sign, I'm gonna say better men than you have died for their country, and all you do is whine about poor Sadaam....
That's worth repeating. There are guys stuck emptying portable latrines that should perhaps be saluted twice-- just in case they didn't see it the first time-- it may be a crappy job, but in war there are no meaningless jobs.
All gave some, some gave all.