Even though I've never served in the military, I have a great respect for all that have served.             Many members of my family have served.                                   Grandfather- WW1.                           Father- WW2 .                                     Brother- Vietnam.                       With current events as they are, I'd like to say this: To all our veterans, past and present, know that your country stands behind you, and stands strong. Know that you are not forgotten, and will never be. Know that the job you've done is greatly appreciated by all.                                       To all our veterans, thank you. Thank you for the service you've given your country.

Amen

Prayers for the 12 we lost today

Prayers to all 

Very well said. Thanks!

3 hours ago, slonezp said:

Prayers for the 12 we lost today

And a full timely recovery for the other 14 injured!

It's a very difficult thing to manage, we are so tempted to become personally invested in the outcomes of the conflicts we serve in, but the reality at the end of the day is that while success on the field of conflict is our lane, whether it results in long term diplomatic or "political" success in the end has very, very little to do with our efforts and getting too emotionally invested is a sure fire way to get your feelings hurt, I sure do hope that we can find a way to get the rest of our folks out of that place without it getting any more messy, the butchers bill after a couple of decades dealing with this from battlefield and follow on casualties is already appalling enough, no need to make it any worse by making bad choices.