Today is Armed Forces Day, when we honor those who are in the military, defending our Nation. Airman,Soldiers, Sailors, Marines; who took the solemn oath to support and defend our Nation against all enemies, and to obey orders of those appointed over them. Willing to go in Harms Way, to risk Life and Limb, for the Constitution of the United States of America.

It does not matter if they enlisted to serve in the Full-time Armed Forces, in the Reserve Components, or the State National Guard. They all took the same oath, and face the same hazards of duty.

Hero's every last one, that put "Country" before "Self". Who believe is "Duty, Honor, and Country"! Whenever I meet a airman, soldier, sailor or marine, I have only one thing to do. Shank their hand and say, "Thank You for your service to "Our Nation"!

Steven H. McGarthwaite
Platoon Sergeant, Retired, U.S. Army
1968-1995