I would like to send a thank you to all the people who serve in the armed forces. I say this not as a citizen but as a brother in arms. My father has been in for 35 years and I enlisted 2 years ago. It takes courage to do what we do, but the hardest part is leaving loved ones behind. This is why I also send the sincerest THANK YOU to the family, friends, loved ones, and general support of the troops, because not only do we have the stress of combat, but you have the stress of worrying about our well being. Your praise and words of kindness carry us through the worst of hardships, and give a strength that no one can stop.