Riverkilt...well spoken...and don't let that comment get you too riled up...obviously looking to start an argument...you've said everything that needs to be said...

Though...regarding both of our posts...I'd just like to say that we both specified the honor, bravery, and courage of the "men" who served. In my case, as I suspect in yours, I also honor the women who serve as well. I stated men, as I was thinking of the historical context from the 1700s and 1800s...when the roles of women in the military were non-existent or severly limited. For the ladies in uniform out there, please except my apologies for the oversight and know that today you are making equal contributions to that legacy!!!