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| True Flight Posts: 4718/5243 |
Just got this e-mail
Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn They [Soldiers] will cross the border out of Iraq with their heads held high. One of the most extraordinary chapters in the history of the American military will come to an end. Iraq's future will be in the hands of its people. America's war in Iraq will be over. President Obama, 14 December 2011 The magnitude of what this Nation and our Soldiers have accomplished in Iraq is unprecedented. We have never been more proud of our Army – our Soldiers, Civilians and our Families. You freed over twenty-five million people from tyranny and given hope when hope was forsaken. Our Army provided new opportunity for the people of Iraq. No other Army in the world could have accomplished what you have done - Only American Soldiers. Throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, our Soldiers embodied physical and mental toughness and courage under fire. Over the past eight years, the quality of our Soldiers has stood in stark contrast to the desert sands. Just as the WWII generation defeated tyranny across the globe, a new generation - galvanized by the attacks of September 11th - bravely defeated tyranny once again. Even during the darkest days in Iraq, our Soldiers never wavered in the face of growing doubt. They continued to risk life and limb for a cause larger than themselves. For their heroic action, they received nearly 9,000 awards for valor including two Medals of Honor, 16 Distinguished Services Crosses, and 408 Silver Stars. We remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, our Wounded Warriors, our Gold Star Families, and all of our loved ones who have been touched by the horror of war. Their sacrifices have given meaning to our values and ideals. For that, we thank them. A grateful Nation will always remember, respect, and appreciate these heroes as the Next Greatest Generation. We are extremely proud of all of our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families. Our Army has once again proved that it is America's Force of Decisive Action. Thank you for a job well done. Army Strong! //Original Signed// Raymond F. Chandler III Sergeant Major of the Army //Original Signed// Raymond T. Odierno General, United States Army Chief of Staff |
| True Flight Posts: 4715/5243 |
Originally posted by Elara most jobs that most of my buddies have gotten were just contractor positions in Afghan and Iraq. They are also train conductors too..  |
| Katana Posts: 3349/3649 |
Like Elara said though....they're not getting spit on. That would be infuriating. Shit's hard for them, sure, but if we had an exact repeat of what happened after Vietnam.... |
| Elara Posts: 7544/9734 |
My nephew is single, he just didn't want to stay in the Navy. |
| True Flight Posts: 4705/5243 |
Most of the people I deployed with redeployed or signed on with contractors to stay in Iraq. Employment is not an issue if you are single. |
| Xeoman Posts: 9652/11751 |
The employment issue with those who served is definitely depressing.
Least we're leaving Iraq for now. Better than nothing. |
| True Flight Posts: 4703/5243 |
That's why so many people volunteer for deployment in the reserves.
Just three more months til I can go back to college to finish my degree. |
| Elara Posts: 7537/9734 |
At least they are not getting spit on... but for the most part a lot of them are having trouble getting employment. My nephew has been out of the Navy for six months now and still hasn't found work. At least the GI Bill is paying his way through film school. |
| Rogue Posts: 8297/11918 |
It's such a shame, really. And then so many veterans return who have all of these intense skills and end up working at Home Depot.
I truly hope what's happened to our Vietnam and Korea veterans does not repeat with our Iraq and Afghanistan troops. |
| True Flight Posts: 4702/5243 |
I don't see it being over anytime soon really. I be quite honest it's going to be hell getting them back here as it was getting them over there. |
| Rogue Posts: 8291/11918 |
Sweet. Now here's hoping we get everything over with in Afghanistan. |
| True Flight Posts: 4698/5243 |
So we're done. =P Anyway here's a pic of one of my many mentors who got featured in that.
SSG Buena-Vista |
