I am a 20 year Air Force Master Sergeant. I don't have many fancy words except that you guys in Iraq are doing one hellavu job. Although I am insulated from the harsh realities of the tour that your on and the condiions you face day in and day out, I stand by 100% ready to defend your honor. You are my brothers in arms.

Please don't let the likes of the leftists and other freaks get you down. Don't listen to Euro-weanies of the likes of De Villepin (yes he is a man I think).

A full 64% of Americans still think we were correct in invading Iraq despite what liberal media has tried to influence against. Thats some pretty good support. 95% fully think you guys are real heroes. I know I do. You guys are fighting the war on terror. And you guys are simply kicking ass.

Your efforts will enable a more secure Middle East which is vital to the safety of the world. Your sacrifices will be remembered, nay I think revered in years to come!

Keep taking it to them. Fight hard, be alert and keep in your hearts that Americans respect the hell out of what your doing.

And some day the Iraqis will too....

MSgt Dan

Former Navy - 10 years active, E6. Got out in '76.

You guys are awesome. I support you. I hate the left and all the "spin" they stand for. I will be voting for the incumbent commander in chief because he is a leader and he has a backbone and he is not interested in what is "popular" but in what is "right." The "hopeful" candidate does not have my support, nor my respect, because he has no backbone and he stabbed his comrades in the back after he got out. You guys, though, are courageous and I respect you for who you are and what you do. I have never had to go through what you are going through, nor have I had to deal with the stuff you are dealing with. You have my support and my prayers and my encouragement. God bless you all!!

Former spook ASA guy, whose service was mostly atop mountains on the Korean DMZ, putting ears where ears were NOT wanted...

And ever since that time, I've stood to do what I can in support of the others who hold the line between decency and civilian-killers, the line between responsible freedom and state-rapist human-shredders.

Since 9/11, I've found myself on OUR side of the rift, moved to tears at the attacks borne by Bush and Rice and Rumsfeld and others, all seeking to do their best to support you in your good efforts to free Iraqis. I have, almost daily since Jan 2003, argued in person or online FOR our nation's efforts, AGAINST Kerry and his ilk, and IN SUPPORT of you...

The venom this time seems unprecedented, and the media bringing us news seems unprecedentedly BIASED against America... So read the Blogs, know that quiet America loves, respects and supports you, and nearly ALL the HonDis vets think you're doing one superb job, day after day! :)

If 'Work done in the spirit of service is worship', then you guys and gals are some of the most worshipful people on this round Earth...

You earn our respect, and the grudging respect of the rest of humankind, by your courage, your restraint, your humility and your unflagging zeal and sense of humour.

America is beset by ill-wishers, nay-sayers, idiotarian bloviators who puke on themselves (figuratively AND literally) in their efforts to besmirch America. And it will get worse, before it gets better.

You are not alone, Yanks, even though all who support you cannot voice their support in a timely way. Your multi-lateral efforts demonstrate in deed and in word, America's high ideals, its honorable intentions and its unflagging zeal in pursuit of life, liberty and personal responsible freedom.

We, who would be free, are blessed in having you as liberators!

You guys are doing an amazing job in a very tough part of the world. My co-workers, family and friends talk about what you are doing and the sacrifices that you are making every day. We will never take you for granted and continue to put our money where our mouth is by adopting soldiers, sending toys and school supplies to Iraqi children, sponsoring a/c units and bicycles for the troops. Believe me, we know that it's not nearly enough.
I don't get my news from CNN, BBC, ABC(Australian or American), the Canadian Broadcasting Corp, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times or any other muckraking excuse for a media outlet. They are only interested in one thing, "regime change in Washington D.C" and they will tell any lie they can in order to achieve their goal.
Every day I am thankful that our President and our troops are keeping us safe. We are in a fight for our lives and our way of life and I am so grateful that our leaders see this. Thank God the Left is not in charge. God bless you men and women of the Coalition and keep you safe. Thankyou for what you are doing and don't pay attention to the morons in the press.

As an ex-Special Air Service guy, I just want to thank all of you and remind you that the freedom you fight for and represent is for all of us.
What you're doing epitomises everything America stands for---and I can think of no higher compliment than that.
Bless you all.

To Americans and others in harms way:

Soldier on, we will keep the faith. The silent majority will speak when the time comes, the world will never forget what you've done.

It's an election year, and the venom flying off the forked tounges of some of the politicians and the press that supports them may be disheartening. But history will prove your courage and sacrifice instrumental to bringing about important change in the most dangerous part of the globe. Most Americans honor you and your mission and we pray for your safe return. God Bless You!

I'm an Airforce mom. My oldest son is a S.Sgt. who is currently stationed in the States. He could be sent off at any time leaving his wife and baby son at home without him, so,I know the kinds of sacrifices you are all making to bring democracy to the people of Iraq and keep us safe here at home.
I hear a lot about how many Americans are against the war, I have yet to meet one. The local college held an anti-war rally this week-end and 8 people came. (I think 3 of them were relatives of the organizers :)
What I do hear is a lot of concern for the safety of all of you, pride in job you have been doing and hope for the future of the Iraqi people.
You each have my heartfelt thanks and are in my prayers constantly. Because of your sacrifice and dedication, my other children can sleep safer in their beds and mothers and fathers in Iraq will no longer be forced to watch their children suffer and die because of those maniacs who were running their country.
Maybe we won't find those WMD's but Saddam and Sons are gone, democracy is on the way, and it looks like we might get to the bottom of where all the Food for Oil money went. And the last is probably more of a burning question than WMD's to the starving six-year-olds of Iraq and their parents. So, take this from Mom, I am so proud of each and every one of you! God Bless!

May I offer, in addition to my heartfelt gratitude for keeping my world safe, a wee bit of verse that I wrote during Gulf War I? I think it still applies.
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TO OUR TROOPS IN THE GULF -- A SALUTE

Storming the desert
on wings borne of flame,
riding jet-trails for freedom,
not for personal fame.
Supported by many,
but followed by few,
we've a word for our soldiers:
Our hearts are with you!

Yellow ribbons adorning
our trees and our cars,
Many windows displaying
flags and blue stars
give a strong indication
of pride in our troops,
so don't be dismayed
by a few hostile groups.

Know that you're loved,
and missed by us all,
that we appreciate your quickness
to answer the call
of your country,
despite your passion for peace,
and we'll welcome you home,
when hostilities cease.

Your families are waiting
to be held in your arms,
and your bravery helps keep
all our children from harm.
We send you our love,
and our prayers,
and this poem,
as a way to say "THANK YOU",
and please --
"HURRY HOME."