We lose our contingent of National Guard Soldiers today. They have completed their tour and will be heading home to Idaho. I wish them well as they return to their interrupted civilian lives. I am glad they are all getting out of here safe, hope they are better men for the experience, and although I would like to see them again, hopefully it won't be under the same circumstances. Sleep well America, these "Citizen Soldiers have got your six".
For those of you that "Have their six, by keeping congress in line". Thank you.
A special thanks to all of you who actually support your troops in more ways than just putting a sticker on your car. For some, I realize that is all you can do at this time.
For those of you that sent them the occasional care package. Thank you.
For the loved ones at home proudly proclaiming the sacrifice your loved one was making, while secretly fearing that "knock on the door". Thank you.
Keep in mind that there are still thousands of young Americans stationed at remote locations around the world, some in war zones, some not, that still require your support. Even a small handwritten note that lets them know you care goes a long long way in boosting their moral.
Address it to "Any soldier, APO AE, Afghanistan or Iraq. They'll get it.
And above all I would like to thank those brave young Americans that serve to guard our way of life.
A side note for all the loved ones out there. keep in mind that your Father or Mother, Son or Daughter, Sister or Brother, Husband or Wife is not alone. They are surrounded by professionals that have dedicated their lives to watching over soldiers. Thanks to all the Platoon Sergeants, First Sergeants, Command Sergeants Major, and Commanders at all levels.
Russell W. Hoskins
1SG, USA
Retired
More later as time permits.
I couldn't let it go. A special thanks to all of those of you that have taken it upon yourself to be "Active Watchdogs" over our three branches of government.
For those of you that "Have their six, by keeping congress in line". Thank you.
A special thanks to all of you who actually support your troops in more ways than just putting a sticker on your car. For some, I realize that is all you can do at this time.
For those of you that sent them the occasional care package. Thank you.
For the loved ones at home proudly proclaiming the sacrifice your loved one was making, while secretly fearing that "knock on the door". Thank you.
Keep in mind that there are still thousands of young Americans stationed at remote locations around the world, some in war zones, some not, that still require your support. Even a small handwritten note that lets them know you care goes a long long way in boosting their moral.
Address it to "Any soldier, APO AE, Afghanistan or Iraq. They'll get it.
And above all I would like to thank those brave young Americans that serve to guard our way of life.
A side note for all the loved ones out there. keep in mind that your Father or Mother, Son or Daughter, Sister or Brother, Husband or Wife is not alone. They are surrounded by professionals that have dedicated their lives to watching over soldiers. Thanks to all the Platoon Sergeants, First Sergeants, Command Sergeants Major, and Commanders at all levels.
Russell W. Hoskins
1SG, USA
Retired
More later as time permits.
I couldn't let it go. A special thanks to all of those of you that have taken it upon yourself to be "Active Watchdogs" over our three branches of government.
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