My dad was in the military and he was always talking with high respect to people who are devoted to being the protectors what they love and believe.I'm no American, but having grown up "in the forces" I do have tremendous respect for those in the military. They literally place their own lives on the line to defend the rights we enjoy as citizens of our respective countries. That applies whether its your soldiers, or my Royal Marines/British Army and others fighting on unforgiving and distant soil.
I wish every single one of them a safe return home to their families and loved ones.