Last evening my son flew, probably out from Pope Air Force Base, for deployment to Afganistan. Previously in his two deployments to Iraq he was one of at least hundreds, and perhaps I was a little less concerned as I am this time. Different 'war zone', different numerical and types of personnel, different functions, responsibilities and jobs to perform.

Anyway, I know there are veterans here, recent and other, and I want to thank you again for your service. I hope you and all other members at FAOL will keep our guys and women who are over there in your thoughts and prayers.

Allan