Oh Brother Where art Thou?

His name is Bill, we double dated to our high school graduation

back in 1962. He was my third baseman on my baseball team. We

were friends.

After graduation we went our separate ways. I joined the Air Force

and he went into the Marines. I volunteered for Vietnam but was

sent to Newfoundland, Canada. He went to Nam. His first tour

brought him two bronze stars, his second tour he got a third bronze

star, a purple heart and a silver star. He was the last man to leave

the infamous Hamburger Hill.

While wounded he carried off all the men that were wounded before

he left. How many lives did he save? He was involved in hand to

hand combat while doing this heroic act.

Bill never talked about it to me. His father read the letter that came

with the Silver Star. Bill probably just missed getting the Medal of

Honor by a tad. Bill never thought he was a hero, he was just a boy

from Kansas. While visiting him at his house, I had an gran mal

seizure. Bill’s medical training helped me recover rapidly. Again we

parted company, me to college, him another tour, his third.

The third tour was a disaster for Bill, his mind had held too much,

seen too much and he suffered a mental breakdown. Bill went

through numerous hospitals. Finally he was discharged and went

home to Kansas. I heard about his setback and made a point to visit

him. What a change. When we talked, he saw things, heard things

that were not there. He was still in Vietnam while in Kansas. My

heart went out to him. His heart was locked in some place where I

could not reach.

While driving, Bill hit and killed a pedestrian. Before his trial, he

jumped bond and skipped. Last I heard he was working on a ranch

maybe in Montana or Wyoming.

His parents have since passed away. I went to his father's funeral

and made a point of being there for Bill. I hope I see Bill again. Our

country owes much to the Bills of the world. Their suffering, their

pain, their lives are forever changed.

Freedom is just a word until we make the sacrifice to earn it.

B.J. Cassady

Guthrie, Oklahoma

USAF 1962-1966 disabled vet

SURE HE IS...IN KENYA.HES NOT AN AMERICAN.PERIOD

Obama is the worst president and threat to our liberties in the history of the country!

Congratulations on your son being accepted to the Academy. My son got the Naval and Air Force Academies acceptance. He took Air Force, probably because I was Air Force enlisted. A great education

and comraderie with the best young patriots in the world. He is an aircraft commander now on B-52s and his parents are proud and salute our service personnel. God Bless America.

DILUTED!!! What a blantantly lame non-American excuse. This person that has taken the seat of the Presidency of the U. S. A. has done so many things that he should be impeached for that it is unbelievable. WHY do we let these people actually apologize for us!!! I get so mad that as my Daddy used to say, I could bite a ten-penny nail into 2 pieces.

Is Obama a fitting C in C? Let's see, he's best at running in place (appearance of action, going nowhere). He's extremely good at spending other people's money and vacationing. He sure can put down some burgers and snacks! Leader of the free world? No chance in "you know where". The dog the OWS elected as their leader would do a better job--cr'ps where ever he wants, carries fleas, dependent.

This is not necessarily a tribute, but information that all military retirees should know.

I received news yesterday that Senator McCain was going to submit a proposal to the Super Committee to strip military retirees of access to Tricare Prime as well as strip commissary and PX privileges. We retirees earned those benefits and rely on them. We've based our lives on having these benefits. If he's allowed to succeed in this attack on military retirees, be ready to re-institute the Draft. As you well know, all of the military branches rely on middle grade enlisted to perform necessary tasks and to train junior enlisted. These people will have no reason to stay for retirement.

Please contact your Senators, Representative, and all service organizations you belong to in order to stop this insanity before it gets started.

My son currently is serving in Afghanistan in the Air Force Security Forces. He will turn 20 11-22 while serving over there. My father and I are also war time Air Force Veterans. At least we earned our government checks by putting our life on the line.

Thank you, Dad for your peacetime service in the Navy -- even if you WERE stationed in Bermuda! He always laughed that he got overseas pay for being stationed on an island in the Caribbean ;-) Miss you, Dad.

You can't be serious! He's the furthest thing from a real Commander In Chief!

As a Veteran who has been married to two Veterans, I take this opportunity to thank each and every Veteran who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afganistan, and who serve in peace time. It is my strong belief that every individual in America should be required to serve a minimum of two years in the military and to those who chose to serve I say thank you for the depths of my patriotic heart.

I am blessed and honored to have been asked to address my "Band of Brothers" at a local club here in Las Vegas. Having served in three wars I think I am entitled to an observation as to your question aboaut Barack Hussein Obama being a fitting Commander-in-Chief.

My answer? Not no but -ell no!

I don't see how any freedom loving American could state that this prayer to God for His protection and guidance in ridding the world of despots and tyranny; could water down the magnificent service of these men & women of our armed forces during WWII. This is just one more way a secular administration's officials are attempting to remove God from our history and our future. God Bless the USA and I never knew many atheists in foxholes who did not at least ask for help from a Higher Power when needed. God Help Us as a nation.

In a word, NO! He neither knows or appreciates the individuals in uniform and the sacrafices they have and are making. His training and political leanings are all against them and what they stand for.

No, Mark....the President is not a fitting Commander and Chief. He has though brought to the front of my thinking, yours as well...that we as a nation cannot depend on Government to do the right things for the right reasons. In its stead, we the people have to do those things. IF we are successful, he will be one and gone. If we are not successful, our focus should be on putting men and women in the Senate and Congress who will not rubber stamp approval of his stupidity and arrogance. More so, sending patriots not politicians to counter his efforts to make this country another Greece, Italy, or Soviet Satellite.

Hell NO BHO is NOT a fitting Commander in Chief. He is the biggest as......that we have ever had in the White House.

Dear Mr. Alexander, and your fine Staff,

Thank you for today's article and for your consistent efforts to tell the truth about America's past and present. As a Pastor, I am constantly warning our people about the erosion of liberty in our country, and by our current administration. The damage may very well be irreparable if Mr. Obama is re-elected. Thank you for standing for true freedom and liberty, and thank you for standing strong for our military and her veterans!

God Please Bless America,

Pastor David L. Coyle

The danger to our Republic, our Constitution, our liberties and our lives is very real:

We have a Marxist President with a radical agenda foreign to our heritage with his finger on the nuclear trigger.

His paternity and citizenship are suspect. He takes great pains to hide his background from us. He was educated by Muslims, Communists, and Harvard elitists. He emerged into the public eye from the cesspool of Chicago politics. As a “community organizer”, he got poor folks on the dole and squandered public funds in a failed attempt to subvert public schools to an ideological agenda.

He attended a Chicago Church whose hate-America Pastor is a foul-mouthed servant of Satan.

He is close friends with known terrorists.

He admires and bows before oil potentates and tin-pot dictators. (We have pictures.)

He treats America’s traditional allies with contempt. He hates Jews, Israel, America, and Whitey.

He lies so easily and so often it is troubling.

Based on his past & current associations, Barack Obama would never even qualify for a DOD Security Clearance; now he is Commander in Chief and fecklessly taking steps to disarm us in the sight of our enemies. Does that make you feel safe at night?

Fellow Patriots, Barack Obama is a danger to your Life, Liberty, and Property and a disgrace to America! Barack Obama has got to go!

Recieved today from a colleague. I am a grateful former marine.

Happy Birthday, Carl!!

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your service to our country and citizens on this very important day. My sentiments cannot begin to convey my appreciation for your dedication and sacrifices, but I hope this small gesture will serve as a heart-felt Thank You. I think this quote is a good portrayal of the definition of a Marine:

“There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion.”

Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army

All the best on your Birthday!

Nancy

My Great-Great- Grandfather fought for the state of South Carolina, my grandfather fought in WWI, and my father was in WWII. All of them left their homes, families, and lives to fighht for what they believed in, I want to personally thank them for imbuing that to me. Simper Fi, Y'all!

To all the Veterans, I wish to thank you for your service. I would not be free today if it wasn't for your sacrifice to keep this country free. God Bless You.

To all that have served and sacrificed for our Freedom. Thank You & God Bless You.We will never let Marxists like obama and the treasonous windbags in DC take freedom away from us.

On this day befdore Veteran's Day, I had the priviledge to introduce another veteran and patriot to Patriot Post. The ranks continue to grow!

As I was traveling in Europe in 2009, a tour guilde in Pompeii began his address by saying, "In 1945, General Mark Clark led American troups onto the southern tip of Italy and began freeing the country from the tyranny of Mussolini." My father was a member of Clark's Fifth Army, serving in the 178th Field Artillery. I was moved to tears with pride in a father who gratefully served to preserve the nation he loved.

No I don't believe he is. He is trying hard to destroy our beloved USA>

How many ways are there to say "NO!"?

obama is the most anti-american, anti-military,anti-business person that has every been in the office of the president in my 64 years of life. i am a vietnam combat veteran and i didn't vote for him in the last election, and i certainly won't vote for him or any democrat in 2012. i would like to thank you and your staff for the great work that you do.

god bless you and god bless those men and women in our military, and god bless the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

respectly,

harold w. defibaugh

Heavens no!! If anything it would add to it.

My Dad and two of his brothers, USA WWI combat veterans in France, my uncle WWII tank commander with Patton in Europe to the end, an uncle USMC in the Iwo invasion, my brother USAF fighter pilot in Korea and all my USMC brothers past and present, I am proud of you all every day.

I thank God everyday Where We have the right and freedom to Write or own ideals and sentiments for everyone to read with reprisals .

Thank You uncle John Calvin Snow kia 12/17/44

My Dad for telling me all the stories about the army , and My Stepfather for inspiring Me to follow him and Join the Navy after all Sailors have more fun ... Well that's what I was told ....not true . Thank You all Whom Serve With Honor and dignity , those willing to do more than sit behind a desk and throw out long lavish words to diminish our strength . I is always a far easier thing to do to destroy than to build . By the way I am not a Obama fan but starting to see some ugliness from both sides . Like every group in history there are ways some uneducated and more passion than purpose populace that have my team and your team thing going on ..... We need to focus on honoring our veterans not bashing any particular group.

God bless our Veterans ... And God Bless our United States Armed Forces . Amen

Dear Veteran's and Active Duty Military,

God Bless You All.

My heartfelt, deepest thanks for the service of my late uncles, Douglas, Wallace, and Glenn Mathesius, in World War II; and to Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ron Rook, Robert Holley, James Holley, Delbert Gehrke, Gary Winslow, Sr., and all others who have worn the uniform of service on our behalf in this great country of ours. Words cannot begin to accurately describe the thanks of this grateful heart.

He's the most inept & incompetent 2 faced president this country has ever had. I can't stand his constant appologizing to foreign leaders, even some who are our enemys! Whats with that anyway? Is he admitting to them he's not really one of us?

Him and his bimbo make me puke!

Thanks, Dad, for your service in the U.S. Army. I love you.

It is beyond comprehension that posting a prayer said by the President of the United States would be held objectionable. The political correctness has gone too far. The phrase "so help me God" has already been eliminated from the pledge made by President Roosevelt on the WWII memorial. The insignificant few in this country who are offended by the mention of God should not be given preference over the great majority who honor it.

As a direct answer to your question regarding whether our current President is fit to be the Commander in Chief of our armed forces, I must respond yes but in only one respect; he was chosen by the American people to assume that role.

The electorate has made numerous errors in judgement over the years though undoubtedly none so grave as this one. After three years of his "leadership" it is clear he is intent on fulfilling one particular campaign promise; to "fundamentally transorm" our Republic. And his concept of our transformed nation would leave no trace of the principles of God-given Liberty enshrined by our Founders in the Constitution.

We who hold those principles dear must vow to do all we can to prevent his re-election.

In honor of those who have sacrificed so that we might enjoy the blessings of Liberty, let us live so as to reflect that we truly love Liberty more than life itself.

Happy 236 to all Marines. Semper Fidelis. Faithful to our God and our oath to the Constitution.

Great article on Veterans Day. I am appalled at the current leadership and their disgusting attitude for the military and their sacrifices to the country. This is a direct result of BO's disregard for the Constitution and the law of the land. Also his hatred of the conserative movement. I pray that God will once again look kindly on our country and deliver us from the tyranny we have growing within. Keep up the good work and hammer them all you can.

JWC USAF, Retired(Still serving)

"Illegitimi non carborundum"

I am 87-1/2 years old, Veteran of WW2, father and grandfather of men who have and are serving. My

first ever vote was for FDR. A lot of Presidents have served since then as Commander-in-Chief, but none ever such a poor example and unworthy of the title than Barack Hussein Obama, the Muslim who

talked his way into the hearts of too many.

This a great big thank you to all military personal and all veterans and especially the wounded warriors. God Bless you all. I would also like to say Thank You for you service, to my son-in-law and daughter. Christopher Frost is a EOD wounded warrior who lost both legs below the knee. He is a Bronze Star winner and has made a huge sacrifice. He is currently serving at Andrews AF base in the Washington DC area. My daughter is an Iraq veteran and the two met when she had gotten pancreatic cancer and had surgery. They met at Walter Reed Army Medical Center during recovery. God Bless you all

So who is this robert abbey anyway? Another crony appointee servant of His Expediency BHO aka The Chump In Charge? Yeah. Am I just a tad unimpressed with BHO and all of the attendant progressive idiotology? I think Dept of Int and Land Mgmt are pork fat to be trimmed. Let each State manage their own interior and land.

Anyway, sorry to get off topic:

Why is that only one person can make a decision of this nature regarding (National Monument) without some sort of National involvement? It is not like a prayer of respect to those serving in WWII, a humble prayer in God's name uttered by our then Commander In Chief FDR, and honoring the goodness of our then social nature, is some kind of moral or ethical dilemma ... or is it?

By the way I think FDR wasn't on point with all he did, but - he had some truly tough issues to deal with during his presidency. He squared off face to face with the issues, acted like an American President who understood he was the leader of the USA, made choices, and didn't try to end-run around the representatives of the people. Very unlike the current blamer and apologizer in the OutHouse.

Brutus

ASA & 5th Special Forces 1970-1977

Proverbs 11:1 says that a false balance is an abomination to the Lord but a just weight is His delight. Obama is a false balance, he is an obomination to the Lord because he is under the "woe" that is pronounced in Isaiah 5:20; woe unto them that call evil good and good evil, that put darkness for light and light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Are you kidding?

How far down will we go?!

Short and simple: obamanation is a closet muslim.

For my two sons who have and are currently serving tours in the middle east, thank you. May God protect you and bless you. Your courage to do what is necessary is uncommon, but then you and your fellow soliders are not common! To Stephen, your tour is complete, I can see the responsibility instilled in you and I'm very proud of your service. To Michael, I pray that the Lord provides you with the wisdom and providence to guide your men through their mission, so that all of you may return home safely.

NO!!!!! For he and his wife to support the pastor of the church they attended and for his wife to be ashamed of being American!!!!! NO NO NO

He, Obama, is not fit to shine the shoes of the least of patriots, much less even to command our military forces. I would not be supprised if he even appointed one of his minions as a general over our top commanders. HE IS A WORTHLESS INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS TO MUCH SENSE AND LOVE OF SELF TO BE IN CHARGE OF A GARBAGE. I bet he never even had a job as a paper boy much less any other civilian (non government)employment.

A toast to one of our most honored hero's, "Bud" Day, Medal of Honor winner, who performed "above and beyond the call" in the wars he fought, but after. Thanks to "Bud" Day, vererans have Tricare for Life. Bud convinced the congress, through legal action, to hold to the country's promise to provide health care to veterans who had honorably served. Thanks, Bud. "Throw a nickle on the grass"!

Captain Stephen Olney of Rhode Island Fifth Generation American, a soldier of the Revolution, fought with great distinction everywhere. wounded at least three times probably saved Monroes life. His company of light infantry under detached duty under Lafayette aided inthe encirclement of Cornwallis at Yorkpown. He led hevan at the famous atack at Redoubt10 with his Rhode Island company wqith unloaded weapons, ws first through the defenses amd was bauonetted more than once includingthrough the dgut. He survived. He recieved no gratitude by reason of Hamilton's selfish need for glory. Olney was a friend and comrad in arms of Lafayette (Members of the former named 1 st Rhode Island were not in Olney's Company)

Obama is not a good or fair President & should be immediatly demoted back to Resident. From the start, he had no experience to be President, but an athiest aganda with money pushed forward & won because others did not stand against him due to fear of offending someone. WELL< I am OFFENDED that no other officials stood against Obama & his crooks, especially McCain. McCain had a major chance to derail Obama & took the "Oh I dont want to offend anyone option". McCain, Obama questioned your Birth Certificate & your response was, here it is. Why did you not say, Where the hell is yours Obama ? Also, you Obama, have no experience to run this country & I (McCain),have been a Congressman for x amount or years & Senator for x amount of years, plus & am a war Hero & stood up against your supporters like Jane Fonda ! Now Obama, what kind of experience do you have ? These questions were never asked when McCain had the chance to really do something for America. Now look at what we are dealing with because someone was afraid to offend someone. In my book as a retired 28 yr disabled, the hell with them & offend them, just do the right thing for the greater good. This was not done ! I have met McCain & had a better impression of him before he ran against Obama & his con seductive sweet voice & comments to lure people into a socialist communist trap.

Father of a Fallen Hero,

Uncle of a Fallen Hero,

28 yr 100% Disabled Vet,

Gary W. Qualls

To my son, an Iraq veteran,

Happy Birthday, Devil Dog! Thank you and Semper Fidelis!

Dad

My father-in-law, Emil Pruss served on Iwo Jima as a Marine. When asked how he was doing, he always responded "3 on the hill, 4 in the hole" As a veteran myself I have concluded this a comment coined on the island regarding the clearing of enemy combatants on the island. His service had such an impact he used this phase his whole life. God Bless you Amos, RIP (he passed away 3 yrs ago)

Of course not!! It is shameful that such a question even be asked.

My warmest, heartfelt "thank you" goes out to all our military and their families, including my 4 sons and 3 grandsons who serve or have served. There is no greater mission than defending God and Country. I have great disdain for our "Commander in Chief", who not only hates the USA, but intends to destroy all it is and all it stands for. There are a great many people in this country who are still blind to what his intensions are. We need to wake these people up. If President Obama is re-elected, it will be the last presidental election in the United States. As much destruction as he has accomplished in 2 1/2 years, he will escalate this destruction at an amazing pace- until our freedom is replaced with tyrananical dictatorship.

May God help us all.

Bob Swanson-U.S.Army: Ken Swanson-U.S.Army:

brothers-both mortally injured one day apart in Korea, both by smothering grenades tossed by the enemy-to save their brothers in arms.

They now both rest in the arms of God Almighty

Obma will probaly show up for something on veterans

Day just because of elections this year the two faced sob

No, the prayer would re-enforce the message. As FDR said, they fought to protect our freedom of religion. Rejecting the prayer dilutes the meaning of the memorial. God have mercy.

I appreciate my father's service (Ron Walker). He was in a Destroyer engine room when his ship inspected Soviet freighters taking missles out of Cuba. His ship was the first to intercept the Soviet vessels at the peak of the CMC. Got his HD just before Nam started.

Also thankful for my father-in-law (the late Irvin Poucher). He served in the airforce during Nam, loading ordinance on attack aircraft. He lost friends during that war, but thankfully was not injured himself. Died in 2003 from brain cancer--we believe due to agent orange exposure. If true, then he gave his life for his country.

Would FDR's D-Day prayer dilute the memorial for the WWII soldiers, sailors and airmen? Absolutely not!!! This prayer was a vital part of that war. It helped many of this nation to prepare for the worst, but carry on to ensure the defeat of the Aryan destruction of so many. The current attitude of being 'politically correct' is responsible for the current situation that we face today. The Lord promised that this nation would remain free & strong if we would remain a righteous people. We have rejected that promise and we are now reaping the rewards of such neglect.

Since the draft was abolished in the early ‘70’s, service in defense of our homeland has been voluntary –

I’ve said it before - those who serve have stepped forward, raised their right hand and said “[insert your name here], I’ll go.”

‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"

And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"’ Isaiah 6:8

Thanks to all who've worn the nation's uniform.

I am a veteran (U.S. Army) and two of my cousins

served in the military (one wounded in Vietnam).

We were proud to serve our country and we all were

honorably discharged.

My son-in-law is currently serving in the U.S. Army

and has been deployed twice to the Middle East. He

is also proud of his service.

I participate in competitive shooting at Camp Perry

for the CMP and NRA competitions and have met with

and talked to many competitors in the military.

They also are proud of their service to their

country and are an example of what makes and pre-

serves this country as the greatest in the world.

On this Veterans Day all Americans should thank all

members of the U.S. military and pray they get home

to their families safe and sound.

God bless our servicemen and women and...

GOD Bless AMERICA

Mr. Alexander,

Your Veteran's Day essay is a stark contrast against the backdrop of OWS. My father was also is a veteran. He served in the Korean War. I am a Naval Aviator. I flew the A-6 Intruder in the late 80s and early 90s. Even though I am a commercial airline pilot now, I do my part in protecting freedom as a Federal Flight Deck Officer.

Congratulations on your son's appointment to the Naval Academy. My recommendation would be to accept that appointment, and continue the proud tradition of his Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Thank you for your service. I know you are very proud of your son. I say that because I know how you feel. I have two sons attending West Point now. My oldest is a Firstie and my youngest is a Plebe. My contribution is on it's way.

Pat

For those of us who have taken up the call to defend this Country we are your husband, father, brother, neighbor, co-worker and we live humbly and unassumingly among you. Had we not answered the call who then would it have been?

"It is not the critic that counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of good deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is in the arena, who's face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly . . . who knows great enthusiasim, great devotion and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold timid souls who know neither victory or defeat"

Theodore Roosevelt

"Courage isn't something you're born with . . . and it can't be given to you. Courage is a decision you make. It doesn't come from something you are; it's something you do."

Lt Col USMC (retired) Oliver North

Mr. Obama is the least qualified president this country has ever had, I believe. He has no experience and far too many ideals that are not in harmony with basic human rights, which are protected under the Constitution and Bill of Rights. He is who the founders were attempting to protect us against. And, there seems to be good reason to doubt that he should even legally be allowed to be our president, given the controversy about his origin of birth. After the first attempt to bankrupt our nation with his "bailouts" he should have been impeached, if he hadn't already been imprisoned for impersonating an American cititzen and obtaining his office illegally. The only reason someone would want to run a country that they hate as much as Mr. Obama apparently does America, is to destroy it. He does sincerely plan to "fundamentally change America", but he wants to change it into something it was never intended to be by the founders, and that it's citizens should not tolerate. So, no, Barack Obama is NOT a fitting Commander in Chief.

God's blessings and help are the reason we were able to triumph in WWII and other wars. This administration is full of godless socialists and communists.

I salute all the men and women in uniform on this Veteran's Day. I salute all those veterans who have paid the ultimate price; those who are wounded and scarred; and those who served and have moved on. Thank you for your dedication, patriotism and sacrifice.

My direct lineage has served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and my Vietnam Era service: 1969-1973; 1976-1993.

I extend to the "Ursuper in the White House" my most utter contempt.

"Mustang", USN

There are few traditions more enduring than passing the torch from one generation to another. I marvel that we continue to find such men as your son and the other men and women who have stepped forward to volunteer for the armed services. I thank God that these young people accept the torch and soldier on. Congratulations, and may God protect your son and all who serve.

My heroes enlisted in the Marine Corps right after Pearl Harbor was attacked and they participated in several landings in the Pacific. I was a baby when they enlisted and I didn't come to know them for over three years. They served in the grand tradition of the citizen soldier; they served voluntarily, fought bravely, came home, married, and raised families.

My brothers, John and Edward, are gone now, but they're still my heroes.

Semper Fi!

He has absolutely NO redeeming qualities for being a leader of anything. He commands no respect for appoligizing to every king or other dictaator all over the world.As citizens of the most giving nation for those in need, there is no reason for his actions.

Obama/Soetoro, the Godless Usurper of Liberty, needs to be Unseated from his ill begotten Throne, either Before the next election cycle, or disqualified from Participating In It !!!

Our Republic is Doomed, otherwise, to exist only in the history books, but, an untruthful history, I'm sure, as the victors write the history books & the Truth will only be know, to those who fought to dethrone this Lier !!!

Barak Hussein Obama is not fit to be CIC. In fact he is not even fit to be a local dog catcher. He should be impeached, convicted, tarred, feathered and ridden on a rail all the way to Kenya, deposited there with no way to retuirn.

I am a veteran (US Army, during the Viet Nam era); my brother and one of my sisters served in the Navy; my father served during WWII; and both grandfathers served in WWI. None of us were career military, so I don't consider mine a "military family", but clearly we have a strong military connection. And I am as grateful as you for the men and women who are serving today, and will join you in honoring them on Veterans Day.

That said, I think you are grossly over-simplifying matters when you characterize people as being either "on the right side of Liberty" or "on the wrong side of history."

The men and women on the front (and support) lines are doing what they are told to do, and doing it very well given the restrictions placed on them. It is the senior commanders and, especially, the political leaders with whom I have a serious problem. Our military has grown unreasonably and unnecessarily huge, and we are expending enormous resources on ridiculous wars all over the globe. Almost none of those wars have anything to do with our "freedom", and few if any have a rational relationship to our national defense. What possible justification is there for us to have a significant miltary presence in over 38 foreign countries; to be "defending" Europe [according to the DoD, over 235 military sites in Germany alone!] half a century after the end of WWII and two decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union; to have huge fleets and ground forces in the Pacific protecting Japan and Korea, both of whom could certainly handle it themselves; to remain in the Middle East a decade after removing Hussein from power. The list of our foreign military adventures is nearly endless, and endlessly depressing.

When we remember the sacrifices of our military members on Veterans Day, it is appropriate to give some serious thought to the causes for which many of them gave their lives or limbs. Frankly, and especially in these last few decades, those causes weren't worth the cost. The United States must stop searching the world for monsters to slay, and stop viewing itself as the world's policeman. An argument can be made that such was necessary during the Cold War, but no such argument can honestly be made today. The strain on our forces, and especially the reserves and state militias, has become unbearable. And we certainly can no longer afford it, in purely monetary terms.

We need to bring 90% of our troops home, withdraw from NATO and other such alliances (including United Nations "peacekeeping" efforts), and transform our military into a truly defensive force. Its only job is to protect the nation, but we have long lost sight of that and turned it into an instrument of empire. With a properly structured and defensive-oriented military force I believe we could substantially reduce "defense" spending (those sneer quotes are because so little of it is actually spent on defense) while improving the actual security of the nation. And, as a side benefit, possibly reducing some of the enmity our heavy-handed presence causes in many parts of the world.

This is not a criticism of our servicemen, but of our leadership. I fimly believe that we could cut military spending in half, and probably much more than that, with no risk whatsoever to our national defense. And given the dire straits into which our economy has fallen that's a discussion which we should be having right now.

Laird Minor

Simpsonville, SC

It would in no way dilute the message but enhance and magnify the signaficance of what was accomplished in WWII and show what a nation can achieve when they unite in a goal of and call on the power of the almighty in that task.

obama is not even fit to rule over a playground. He has proven to be one of the biggest threats to this Country of all time. This pres has said that he wants to cut the MILITARY by as much as he can. obama at this time needs to be sitting in a very small jail cell along with all his thieves in office. obama is running this Country like it was some sort of kingship(which is what he thinks it is) he needs to be removed at all cost before he finishes what he started. THE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE US.

We to have served 3rd generation . Our Family has served in World War11 AND Special Forces son currently serving his and his wife and family 5th tour.

I pray this country will soon acknowledge the wives,mothers,father's and our children that are slient warriors for this nation. Then God can move on behalf mightily in this great country of ours!

So we as a Wifes,Mother's and Grandmother's Honor all that the Lord honors in Christ Most Holy Name-Total Family---so be it!

My uncle served in the 82nd Airborne from North Africa through Salerno, 3 combat airdrops, 3 Bronze Stars. But it is now time to bring troops home from Germany! Over 50,000. Over 40,000 in Japan, 30,000 plus in Korea. These countries can all take care of them selves today! We only need liaison groups of 5,000 or less in each country now. Our great and proud military is overworked and spread to thin. Half the money saved should be offset by tax cuts to boost the economy, the rest saved to reduce the deficit. Put all that don't want to retire/separate on the southern borders till Mexico gets right.

Mr. Alexander,

1. Please extend my congratulations and deepest appreciation to your eldest son. He is doing a good and noble thing.

2. How can Barack Obama be a fitting C-I-C? He violated his Oath of Office while taking his Oath of Office (that part about having no mental reservation or purpose of evasion).

I'm a proud US Army Veteran, and served multiple voluntary tours of duty in Vietnam. My first tour as a teenager. Still, I'm so very proud of my Father, and of those who also served in war time in his generation, who never made much of a remark about his Army duty in both World War II and the Korean War. He always said, " . . .Well, our country is worth it."

As a 'nam days (1963-1967) Air Force Veteran, I'm disgusted with "the present occupant of the White House", (he doesn't deserve the title of C.I.C., far better men have held that position), and he's a fraud. My one past Grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War, his son fought in the Civil War, thus I was able to prove acceptance and be inducted as a Compatriot of the Sons of the American Revolution. Obama has yet to show any grace to our military, which leads me to an addition to the requirements for POTUS, "a minimum amount of time in the military". I had to show my High School Diploma, my Driver's license, my Social Security card, and my Birth Certificate to prove that I'm a citizen who is a patriot! Obama has hidden everything, so he has NO business in office.

I lost a childhood friend in Vietnam, a fine younger man who was faithful to OUR flag and country, right alongside thousands of other soldiers who were KIA and horribly wounded.

The best that Obama could do is to admit his misdeeds, his lack of genuine citizenship, then resign for the betterment of America!

Enough of a Moslem Commie-lover, who is against the Second Amendment.

Thanks to my fellow Veterans, you've kept us free since 1776!

The absolute last straw was BHO wanting to apologize to the Japanese for dropping the atomic bomb on them thus ending WWII. He was constrained from doing so by a Japanese diplomat who instructed him that would not be a good idea. This man is totally out of touch with reality to say nothing of American ideals. He and John Kerry should hands and skip down the primrose together.

One of my clients is a WWI vet. I stand in awe of what he went through, concentration, depravation, etc, as he was one of only 500 survivors of Cabanatuan [the death march camp] in the Philippines. I don't believe that the average American has any feel at all for what the men and women in armed services truly experience. God bless them for their commitment. And NO, BHO is not a fit CIC! He represents nothing that this country was founded upon nor must get back to in order to preserve our nation. He shouldn't have been elected, he shouldn't be in office, and his presaence if re-elected will definitely ensure the demise of the USA.

Whether Obozo is a fitting Commander in Chief is not even a valid question, and one that is not even worth asking. It's one of those things that goes without saying and is not worthy of consideration. As a military retiree, I am massively insulted every time I see that worthless piece of trash get off Air Force One and salute the aide at the bottom of the stairs. He hasn't earned the right to salute anyone.

The only thing diluting the WWII Memorial is the Obama Administration having anything whatsoever to do with it in the first place. Just one more mistake by this person of questionable personal integrity and anti American spirit. FDR's prayer should be front and center at the memorial and as large a practical.

As a Marine combat veteran of Viet Nam, I find Mr. Obama to be a despicable representative of the anti-American socialism that pervades the Democrat Liberal paradigm, in collusion with a self-serving leftist media out to destroy freedom. The fact that he is able to claim the title of "Commander in Chief" is a disgrace, and evidence that no one should hold federal office, whether elected or appointed, unless they also hold an honorable discharge.

In simple response to Is Obama a fitting "Commander in Chief"?

NO, He is in no way fit to be CIC. I did not use the word "serve" as the only entity this traitor serves is himself.

LCDR, USNR, Retired.

Q: Is Obama a fitting "Commander in Chief"?

A: Of the rat patrol, maybe. Would you let someone who says he's SEEN a scalpel, and, perform surgery on you? Not me! I want someone who's been there, done that.

The boys of Del Valle Park

We climbed aboard that huge winged rocket,

And rode it to the sky.

Our minds would soar for hours and hours.

We're never gonna die.

With pitch and yaw, dives and rolls,

We'd blast bad guys to heaven.

We'd crash and burn and walk away.

Heck, we were only seven.

But jets gave way to bats and balls,

To hoop and football too.

"we've got great potential,"

they'd say.

"The rest is up to you."

How quick time travels from

innocent days.

Of running in the sun

'till the day your daddy tells you,

"it's your duty, son."

"be strong, be tough, and be a

ma."

I'd listen to them say.

"But wait a minute everyone,

I thought it was only play."

And so it goes we're back today,

With no mournful song to sing.

That same great jet above us now,

Shades us with its wing.

Together again but now we rest

A brass plaque is our home

But we're not complaining

we're quite

Content to lie here all alone.

So moms and dads bring your

boys on by.

And read a name or two,

Remember that these precious

children

sure think the world of you.

Tell them the truth about us,

Don't shirk, don't squirm, dno't

lie.

Tell them the toys boys play with

Could someday make men die.

And think of us if not out loud,

But when it's quiet and dark.

After all we're your kids, you

know.

The boys of Del Valle Park.

This is a poem that was written back in the 80s in Lakewood CA. The VET who wrote it his name was Dennis Lander.

The poem is on a bronze plaque beneath an F86 Saber.

The pilot of this jet was a Lakewood resident and was killed over in NAM.

Read it once, read twice and think about what it says then talk to your kids about it.

It is very clear the time has come to elect a new CIC. It is incomprehensible to conclude the plaque would "dilute" the WWII Memorial or be an intrusion. FDR's message was for those who would fight to liberate all of Europe from tyranny in the largest invasion of all time. It is also time for Mr. Abbey to hit the road based on his outrageous decision.

I'm embarrassed, shocked, and angered that our CinC would act as this one has. This man never served, and knows nothing about how we veterans feel, or how we felt while doing our duty.

May he rest in peace.

Is he worthy to be president? Not just NO but hell NO!

God bless the veterans, who have kept us free!

i would not let obama lead my war on gopher expulsion,gophers are not stupid

In no way is he a fit C in C.

I feel so sorry for the men and women in uniform at this time. They are not supported by the head of our government.

Semper Fidelis

This is for my father and his twin brother who both ran from their mother's arms to catch a troop train headed for Army recuritment center at the begining of WWII. My dad wound up in the Phillipines and my uncle wound up chasing Hitler and his minions in Germany. Both returned safely to lead productive lives and families. God bless all our veterans today and always.

My Father is a WWII and Pearl Harbor survivor. I am still Blessed to have he and my mother in my life today. He is my hero. To him and to all veterans, I want to thank you for my Freedom and Liberty. God Bless you and your families!

thank you.you not only have to do your honored duty,you do it in spite of powers in high places,who don't think much of your sacrafices.my dad flew sbd's off the yorktown and hornet.i was navy in 65-68 wespac 7th fleet. my youngest son has 3 tours in iraq with the united states army.may the God of heaven keep you safe.

I am a proud veteran, the son of a veteran and the father of a veteran. We each pledged our lives to defend this 'shining light on the hill'. It sickens my soul when I see this sorry excuse for a human being let alone the CIC render honors upon leaving Air Force One. He has not earned the right in thought, word or deed. He should not be mentioned in the same breath as priceless souls who have sacrificed all to protect this great nation he is bent on destroying.

obama is a dilution of that wonderful prayer.he will someday stand before Christ the Almighty judge he lies to all the time and regret the day he was born

Absolutely not!!! He despises everything the military stands for.

N-O!!! He gives the appearance of no respect for the military which is what I believe he truly feels. He acts like everyone is beneath him including the 4-star Generals. Mr. Know it all with no experience. What do we expect with people like Barbara Boxer snapping at 4-stars calling her "Mam". We need more former military members in the Congress and a President who knows protocol.

To my beloved Son, Sergeant John G. Doble,III, 1st Battalion, 75th Rangers; 101st Airborne (Airmobile)Division; & 1st Infantry Division -- the "Big Red One". May he rest in peace with all of America's great warriors for liberty.

President Roosevelt's prayer would enhance the memorial. The present administration seeks to destroy Christiuan & Jewish religion; otherwise, they would certainly approve of the prayer being added to the memorial.

I am a Marine veteran of the Korean War and am very proud of my service and of being a former-Marine.

What we need right now are millions of serice men and women and patriots from all walks of life to STAND UP AND SAY NO TO OBAMA AND HIS CZARS. IGNORE HIS ILLEGAL DECREES THAT ARE ENDANGERING THE VERY EXISTANCE OF OUR COUNTRY. If we all refuse to knuckle under there is NOTHING he can do.

Lester Vernon BOATRIGHT, 1924-2004, Pvt U.S. Army, 37 506 562

Company C 149th Engineer Combat Battalion at Omaha Beach Jun 6, 1944. awarded the Purple Heart.

Heroes rarely think that they're heroes. Many a veteran will say the real heroes are the dead. And rarely does a hero talk about what he did; he'd rather that the events never happened.

I would like to honor President George W. Bush

for his support of wounded warriors. His total

personal involvement with the grieviously injured

in golf games and no quarter given bike rides

shows compassion and an obvious pleasure in

in their company. The wounded warriors show

respect and love of President Bush.

Respectfully, Julie Badger

God bless and protect our soldiers, the real Patriots of Freedom - always and forever. We thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedom. Our family members have served the Armed Forces of the US from WW I through the Vietnam war and we support our current troops through prayers and donations.

I would like to honor my son,Austin.He just returned from Afghanistan where he served with the 1/23 batallion charlie company,USMC.To this day I cannot adequately express my thanks for his selfless service.I can only say that I am overwhelmingly proud to call him my son.My respect and pride know no bounds,Thanks A-Train

My father went into Normandy on that June 6th, as a member of the 29th Division Corps of Engineers. He's gone now, but, I can hear in my mind what his words would be concerning our current "leadership" in the White House. They are not printable!

I'm not sure of the origination of the saying, but, the words "All gave some, some gave all" pretty much sum up what we owe in respect and gratitude to our military people past present and future. Thank you ALL!

John Hickman

USAF 1968-72

What would you call a retired full-bird Army Colonel with a 33 year career, veteran of WW-II, Korea, and Viet Nam, medals include the Silver Star, three Legions of Merit, four Bronze Stars (one with a V for valor); five Air Medals and many different commendation medals, Combat Infantryman’s Badge with a star (two awards), two purple hearts, and he’s also the last surviving member of the Cuban Missile Task Force?

I call him Chuck and I sit next to him in my little church choir. How lucky am I?

May God bless Col. Charles E. Thomann

As commander-in-chief, he makes Benedict Arnold, look like a patriot.

As a veteran of WWII and the Korean War I fully understand the sacrifice those that have gone on and the current batch of vonunteers.I currently I have Great Grand son and Daughter in the Army.

I would like to give thanks to my Dad, who served in Vietnam, and all of his brothers who served with him. They suffered cruelly in that war both physically and psycologically, and received little to no thanks at that time for their service.

I know Dad had several near death experiences and saw some horrible things during his time there, and has had to carry that weight ever since. I just want to let you know Dad, from one soldier to another, as long as you're with me you'll never have to carry to carry that weight alone.

May the Lord Jesus bless ALL of our brave troops, past, present, and future, and may we the people of the United States strive to be worthy of their service and sacrifice.

Contrary to what the political left would have us believe, being a warrior and defender of our country and its constitution is a noble profession. I give my heartflet thanks to all those who have served, especially my father, LeRoy, a WWII vet.

Bamer is the chump in chief.

To all of those who have served and to all of those currently in service. Simply, thank you and may god bless you all.

I am so deeply and eternally grateful for ALL who have served our nation from the very beginning. I kneel in humble awe to our Lord that we are here today because of the hardships, sacrifices and dedication of all those who served. Our current military personnel have my deepest respect and hope we never fail to raise young men and women willing to give their all for the rest of us. God bless each and every one.

My brother,Bernie R. Murrey, was a Chief Petty Officer who served in Korea and Viet Nam on air craft carriers. He wrote a book on calculus and trig for the Navy. He died in a house fire in Sepember 2010. He was my hero.

Is Obama worthy to be Commander in Chief? You're kidding, right?

I would like to honor those,who served with me.As a track mechanic,with the 4th.Armored Div.,The 4th Inf.Div.,and The 6th.Armored Cav.9/27/65-9/26/68.

Our son served in the Navy and was deployed to Iraq at the beginning of Iraqui Freedom. We are proud of his service, and honor him as well as all who have served and those who are currently defending our country and its freedoms!

FDR's prayer would greatly inhance the WW11 display.

My young husband, a Russian Linguist died on active duty in Germany during the "Cold War." Many of us have experienced first hand the sacrifice of a loved one in the military.

God Bless America and God bless all who serve to keep us free. God bless the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. A heartfelt thank you to all who have and do serve.

I want to thank you for the honor you show towards all service members,past,and active.

A most sincere 'Thank You' for what you do for the United States of America. May you come home soon, safe and sound in mind and body. You are - and will forever remain - the hero of a grateful republic. We celebrate all that you are this Veterans Day and every day throughout the year.

I honor my brother Byron who served throughout the South Pacific during WWII as a soldier in the Corps of Engineers. My Brother Byron has passed on now but I am thankful for and honor his sacrifices to keep our country free.

Not even close.

Eternal Thank you to all who are serving

and those who have served.

God Bless to you and your families who

also serve.

There is not enough "Thank You" to repay the sacrifice you all make.

Obama is not fit to lead dedicated people that love their country. He has shown a dislike for anything regarding honor or patriotism and seeks to undermine change that does not meet his personal ideas or desires. Never let a good crisis go to waste. One man can destroy a country. His supporters know that.

This Veterans Day I wish to acknowledge my now deceased father-in-law, Duane L. Whitlock, who served our country for 32 years in the U.S. Navy. Due to his unwavering courage and steadfastness, he was instrumental in providing the intelligence analysis that led to the successful outcomes of the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, the turning points of WWII. Dad I salute you and all of The Greatest Generation.

I give thanks to all our country's Veterans.

I feel blessed to have the freedoms they protect.

I, myself, am blessed to serve you as I am a nurse at the Veterans Administration and love caring for all of you.

May God keep you safe as you protect us!!

Oh hell no...doubt that he could lead a troop of Brownies across any street not even an alley!!!

There is an old joke about a dead-drunk bum. His "buddies" carefully rubbed stinky cheese on his upper lip. When the bum woke up he sniffed left, right, up, down and declared, "My God, the whole world stinks!"

Maybe that happened to BHObama due to his early years and sad years spent with commies, Preacher Wright, Ayers, and other such rotten characters. And he never had the wisdom to look beyond such wrongful drivel.

This shows where Oblamers heart is, not with God nor with America's honor. His disrepect to our Nation and refusal of prayer for the same is further proof of his Islamic beliefs.

God bless our Troops, past, present and future.

My late father, Frederick G. Brickman, enlisted in the Navy at 17, and served honorably as a Petty Officer aboard a destroyer from the Coral Sea to the Phillipines to the surrender of Japan.

His two brothers, Robert Brickman and Lloyd Brickman served as Army Infantry officers in Europe from Italy to the surender of Germany.

And my uncle, Francis "Bud" Schmillen was an Army Infantry NCO KIA in the Phillipines.

I owe them the freedoms my children and I enjoy today.

Those who wish to honor our veterans honor them best by preserving the Republic they've all defended, and by supporting the Constitution those in uniform still defend today.

To honor a friend and fellow Marine Donald R. Rash K.I.A. 3-31-1968 awarded Navy Cross posthumously should have received Medal Of Honor. Semper Fi, Brother.

Message and prayer of FDR is NOT offensive!

When facing great adversity one seeks all the help one can get.=====PCR

Please remember those who have fallen defending our republic, and remember those Patriots who are currently serving in some of the nastiest hell holes on this earth- every day! They are the gatekeepers. Remembering PFC Donald O. Friedinger US Army, KIA on 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. Awarded the Silver Star (Posthumous), you guys saved the world!

I'm nearly 82 y/old and remember WWll much too well! I lived in So. California during Nam and for many months my home was open to a lot of Marines that had passed training at Camp Pendelton. I never knew when I got up an Sat. morning how many there would be, wall to wall! Usually the smell of fresh coffee was what woke me. Of my four children my oldest was 14 years and at first I worried for her safety, after all they were from all over the USA and getting ready to ship out! I soon learned that neither they nor anyone else could touch her if "my Marines" were with her! She wa their "little sister"!

I learned, from an Officer, sent to my home, because one of "my Marines" had requested that I be notified if he didn't make it home. I had learned that this Marine had had a "falling out" with his family in Wash. State when he enlisted. I sincerely regret that I had never had any of "my Marines" leave their names or where I could contact them when they returned or even write to them.

This is the first place that I have found to honor "my Marines" and thank them for all that they have done for us/me and my family.

Many years later three of my four, two boys and one daughter joined the Navy. My oldest daughter was already married. I know that there were many prayers from many sources that helped them to return home safely when their tour of duty was completed safely. Not one of them saw cambat.

This is what our Great Country stands for. May her falg proudly wave for ever!

Thank each and every one that served or made the life of someone that has served just a little better!

With the deepest love and affection to my deceased godfather and uncle, Harry Marek, who served under Patton in WW II. And with the utmost respect and love to my dear brother, Harry, and my very good friend, John Bartgen, who both served in Viet Nam.

I am humbled by their courage and bravery in combat conditions.

God Bless You and All That Served.....

To honor my father, Robert C. Mexdorf, Master Sergeant, who served his country in WW II in the European theater.

My Grandfather, Loren C. Veidt, who served his country in both WWI in an artillery company, and WWII.

Finally, my great uncle, Pfc William Snavely, who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave his life for his country in WWI in the trenches of France.

I honor their service and sacrifice for the freedoms my family and I enjoy today, and will always be thankful.

To my brother from another mother, Spencer Meyer, SSgt USMC. Thanks for the years of service devil dog. My prayers are with you.

Thank you to all I served with for allowing me to be considered one of you

FDR's prayer on a plaque would in no way, shape or form Dilute the elegant message but Complete it as it was said by FDR and the people that heard it and said it along with FDR. It should Already be in place.

The biggest problem this country has is if Obama remains in office. Let's get a president in office that will not hesitate to CORRECT all the things that Obama has done to this once great country.

Many members of my family have served honorably in the Armed Forces. Those of special note from WWII include Joseph M. Crockett (Pacific), O.I."Pete" Cox (Omaha Beach), Herbert A. Robinson (Aleutians), and Charles D. Robinson (8th AAF). Cousins who served include Laron Robinson (USA, FRG), Larry Robinson (USN), Robert Cox (USA, RVN), and Douglas Cox (USA,Retired). I retired after 20 years that saw me rise from a slick-sleeve private to a captain of armored troops. Most of the older generation Roll Call together, again."

My grandson, Troy Verley, is on a 2 week leave from Kuwait, where he is serving escorting troops and supplies out of Iraq to ships in Kuwait. This is his third tour... just married a nurse in St. Cloud, MN .. and now is "itching" to return to duty. A member of the Minnesota National Guard, he proudly serves his country in its war against terrorists and extremists in Iraq. I am proud of him and his desire to stand in the gap against evil here and there.

To my brother from another mother, Spencer Meyer, SSgt USMC. Thanks for the years of service devil dog. My prayers are with you.

I would not have enlisted in the Army in 1968 if a moron like obammy was in office, I served and have 2 Honorable discharges I look at the wall in front of my computer table and look at my Fathers flag from start to finish in the Pacific and the Aleutians He never once mentioned his service awards I never knew until his funeral all the medals he recieved I cried when I read them aloud to the family he like I would never have served under obammy, God please Bless America!

I served in the U.S. Navy from January 1961 to January 1965 and am quite proud of this. I commend all veterans and active military personnel for their service for our great nation. God Bless America!

My Dad's name is at the WWII memorial in the database of deceased veterans. I would love to see FDR's prayer at the memorial.

Would FDR's prayer "dilute" the WWII Memorial?

Only among the Muslims in the administration.

President Obama is the worst president in American history by far. His support for our servicemen and servicewomen is only for his self gain, and he basks in the glory of "OUR" armed forces when "they" not "him" have displayed true heroism at the cost of "their" lives to boost his slipping popularity in the polls. He is nothing more than a self centered puppet master with his goal being to force his Socialistic agenda on the "free people" of the United States of America!!

I'm sure the reasons for Obama not allowing FDR's Prayer is it included the words "Republic" and "God". I say God Bless Our Republic.

Walter, USN (Ret).

I would simply like to recognize three great soldiers, which is all they have ever known.

SSG MarkDaniel Brasel, Airborne Ranger

6 deployments, 2 purple hearts and a true NCO willing to back his soldiers, no matter the cost to himself, for he is defending his version of family.

SFC Gary Everett, Infantry injured in Mosul,Iraq

by a female suicide bomber, to many awards to list, and protector of all veterans from every walk of life, creed, branch of service, and a selfless individual that is a crucial supporter of wounded warriors and combat vets, including myself.

CW2 Aaron George, 82nd Airborne Infantry, 3 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, and 1 humanitarian mission. Also wounded in combat, he is the most selfless individual I have ever known, who taught me the saying "In Vino Veritas". I will always have these brothers for the rest of my life. God Bless all of 'em. Thanks

"SGT Ed" 2-12 IN 2006-2007, Al Dora, Iraq.

I miss the ACTUAL patriots! Not these! These are patriots! The patriots were the ones who died defending our country and our name in Pearl Harbor. The REAL patriots are the ones who unfortunely died so young protecting our freedoms looking for weapons of mass destruction, which never existed by the way! those who dare call themseleves "Patriots" are insulting the REAL patriots! These people aren't patriots, they are just racist, bigoted, homophobic s c u m! I knew a soilder who didn't vote for Clinton but was happy to serve under him!

A small tribute to those men who defined our country as noble, and self-reliant, fearless and determined to do good, no matter the cost. In my opinion, one should not be qualified to lead a nation if they have never defended it. Honor these men at all costs.

In honor of my father, L/C Donald C. Dishon, USAAC/USAF 1943-1975, who flew P-51's in Korea until he was shot down, spending two years as a guest of the Chinese in N. Korea. When repatriated he weighed less than 100 pounds, more than 75 pounds less than his normal weight. After he returned and married his sweetheart he continued his service to our country as "The World's Greatest Fighter Pilot" until retirement.

I still miss him every day, but am happy he doesn't have to endure the degradation of Obama.

Our current "President" is not only unfit to be our Commander-In-Chief, he is truly evil incarnate. Proof of that fact is shown in his desire and his repeated, non-stop attempts to destroy liberty and Constitutional freedoms in America. He took a sworn oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. This person is the worst threat that this nation has ever faced. We MUST rid the White House of this evil, treasonous piece of human excrement.

As a veteran myself, I ask God to Bless ALL our men and women in uniform, wherever they may be. Protect them and their families at home as well. Guide them, watch over them, keep them safe. I ask this in Jesus' name. AMEN

To William D. Mol who posted above, Your comments about Col. Day are right on the money. He was a family friend (my Dad was a squadron commander at Eglin from '73-'75) and I was lucky enough to know him while growing up in FL.

I was honored by his presence at my Dad's funeral in 2004.

Again, a truly great man.

He is not a citizen of this country. George Soros took care of that. He is a muslim socialist and he did what he said he was going to do. He said this is the greatest country in the world. Help me change it. He has us going down the socialist path. He wants or country on the same or lower level than all of the third world countries.

My family has been providing warriors for this nation for many generations. I am a veteran, 36 years in the Army, and my sons have picked up the torch and are carrying it proudly--one Marine, one Army. Both grandfathers fought in naval battles in World War I and II, and both retired at flag rank. My father retired from the Navy after serving in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Uncles, brothers, cousins have all served in the various branches, Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps. Great-Grandfathers, Great Uncles, some of them famous names, have all proudly worn the uniforms of Defenders of Freedom.

I could not be more proud than to be a part of this long line of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. My thanks to all who went before me, and to those come after me.

I cannot put into words my disdain for Obama, the sad part is, he just happens to be the victim of totally corrupt money and the liberal news media. the American people were taken in before they even stopped to analyze why they voted for him, he plainly told them he was going to do exactly what he said, destroy AMERICA. We better wake up.

To All Veterans:

Tomorrow is day to honor all the brave men and women that currently serve in our Armed Forces and to those who have made the ultimate sacrafice in defending our country or fighting for another country's people to be free.

Thank you all very much and May God Bless all of you and keep watch over all of you and to keep you safe. I wish that all veterands currently serving will return home to the USA safe to be with theri family and friends. All of you have fought to keep us free . Thank you.

Though I was drafted in 1964, I was found unfit for service because of my health.

I thank my 5 brothers for their honorable service to the US Army, both in Europe and Korea.

NO-He is not!!

11/11/11

FOR HOW B.H.OBUNGALER has INSULTED our CREATOR our

FOUNDERS our NATION and its PEOPLE and our ALLIES

and may his ISLAMIC SOUL rot with his brother

SATAN!For he is MUSLIM terrorist

I'm so glad you have asked this question. My reply is "Absolutely Not!"

I have been struggling for some time with the notion that it is the DUTY of a commander's subordinates, to relieve of command one who is derelict in his duties, and in fact in this case, subversive to the liberty of Americans. I realize it is a very serious crime to "mutiny" if a court doesn't agree with such actions, and with the SCOTUS being in cadence with POTUS, the risk is even higher. With that though, I believe it was "Publius" that noted collaboration between the executive branch and the supreme court would mean the end of liberty. It may be time for a call to arms.

The man who sites at the head don't even compair to the tail, he is unfit for the office that the democRates elected him to.I for one will never belive he is an american that Mr. McCain so helpfully perswaded his vice president not to say anything bad about him.Some day well the people will know the truth about this Islomic,if the congress had any guts they would start IMPEACHMENT for treason, I know the democRats would do just like they did for Billy boy Clinton.

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On the day FDR uttered his prayer I, as one of eighty two replacement P38 pilots for the 15th Air Force in Italy, was on a troop transport on the way to the port of Oran in North Africa. God let me live but only seventeen of us came back home. I had a cousin on my father's side and another on my mothers side who were also fighter pilots. Neither of them survived. I would have the prayer on the Memorial. And I would have Obama get what he deserves - which is certainly not anything good. May God preserve our country.

For Roland Bernard 2 yrs USA ARMY burried in Normandy France. Richard Jacques 6 1/2 yrs USMC WWII Korea deceased-Eddie Jacques 21 1/2 yrs USMC WWII KOREA-deceased-Rudolph Jacques 21 1/2 yrs USAF-Wilfred Jacques 21 1/2 yrs USN.

And to all who are still in and fighting and those gone before them.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL and STAY SAFE.

My Grandfather served in Europe during WWI, my father in the Navy during WWII on the BB62, my cousin died in Quang Tri province Viet Nam....this topic shouldn't even be up for discussion. The prayer SHOULD be there at the memorial, prominently displayed!! It would be fitting and proper. To say more would be a waste of my words.....God Bless America and it's forces that serve!!

Veteran's Day is always a bit of a dichotomy for me, although not as to the celebration of our heroes. There is a proper emphasis on those who lost their lives, and those who were at the front but came back. But there is often a "piggy-backing" by the Fort Dix soldiers.

Not to suggest that a willingness to serve is less than those who were at the front, just that those of us who are not of "the society of them who've been shot at" should be saluting the members of that society as well as the civilians.

My father was not a veteran, but volunteered for flight training in the RCAF in WWI. The war ended before he was taken, and given the two weeks flight training then to the front - and the high losses of rookies at the front - I'm glad the war ended when it did (else I'd likely not be here).

I served over three years as a seagoing officer in the Navy (destroyer duty) even though I was 4F (faked my physical). No one shot at me, but the Atlantic Ocean in winter took her best try. The Merchant Marine of WWII, I had a late friend on the Murmansk run as a Navy gunner (Navy pay, Merchie danger).

There have been many over the years who have either risked their lives, or been willing to risk them, for the cause we all support - the freedom of our nations and peoples to be themselves. I remember meeting a man in England in 1947, at a local pub (although being 12 I could share a beer with him). He was barely taller than I, and I asked what he had done during the war. He told me he was a "King's Courier". I thought he was delivering messages to Parliament - then someone told me he had parachuted five times into occupied France to deliver messages, and worked his way back to the coast by land for pickup.

It is not only those in the military who are officially veterans that we should honor, it is also the many who served in so many ways without a uniform.

Best, Jon

Thanks for the recognition of Veterans. It frustrates me that military service is unappreciated and promised benefits continually wind up on the chopping block. Most of my family, and my spouse's family, are veterans. I served 20 years on active duty; my spouse served 23 actvive/reserves. Both our fathers were career military (WWII and Vietnam). My mother-in-law was a WWII Navy Wave; my uncle went to war in WW II and served the rest of his 30 years in the Reserves. My sister served four years; her husband served 20. My brother-in-law is winding up 30 years of active and reserve service. My two nephews are active duty Navy - one is an EOD specialist (EOD = blow you up) who has earned four bronze stars. (And is still alive). I have heard proposals to convert military retirements to 401k plans, like civilians have. My answer: send every member of Congress to do the job our active duty folks do - just for a week! - and then ask them if they think military benefits are generous.

A BIG THANKS to JOEL COOKE, 1st Lt. USAF serving in Afghanistan today! I am PROUD that you are my nephew, a leader and a PATRIOT! Come home safely! May God bless all of our service men and women and may the people of the United States of America show the respect and honor to you that you all so richly deserve!

One question I always ask about a person. Would I want this man leading my son or daughter into combat? I can say without any doubt in my military mind, a resounding "NO". Barry is not qualified to take my dog for a walk.

NO. The only one offended is Obama.

A blessed thanks to Richard Stoll, USAF who served in northern Japan at a listening post in the Vietnam era. To me he epitomizes the citizen our founders envisioned with 4 years of service in military uniform and 35 years of non-uniform service through Scouting. He loves shooting sports and is an expert level marksman. He has introduced hundreds of young men about weapons and marksmanship. I am just honored to be able to call him friend.

May God set a place at His table for all those who are willing to kill and be killed so I do not have to to live free. Further, praise Him for giving us such men and women filling to stand in my stead.

Many think this country is too far gone morally. Seek solace in the example laid before us in those volunteers who defend us now, even in times like these.

This is to honor and recognize a veteran, Fayette Thornal Sr. AO 1/class. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Enterprise CV-6, The Big "E", during WWII. It was God's grace that he made it through all the trials of war and lived to the age of 78.

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

I love, and am frequently quite moved, by your essays, Mark. You have a singular gift which I'm so thankful you use to honor our wonderful service people and promote liberty as our founding fathers intended. God bless you and your dedicated staff!

Absolutely, Unconditionally NO! NO! Better we still have Ben Ladin, an overt, sworn enemy, than this covert Un-American Court Jester.

Two words~~absolutely not!!!

The inclusion of FDR's prayer would only enhance the memorial, in my opinion. AS a retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer, I know that our military men and women are glad to hear their leaders pray for their safety before dangerous deployments. As they say " There are not athiests in a fox hole".

WE THE PEOPLE gets the president and form of government it has worked toward: it's called God's Judgement on our nation!

Contrary to the Laws of God, the U.S. Constitution is a 'Sacred Cow', and needs to be replaced by the Holy Standards set forth in His Word, the Bible!

For an excellent, and mind-challenging study, go to:

http://www.missiontoisrael.org/blvc-tract.php

As a people, we've lost sight of righteousness, and now suffer the consequences. Generationally, we are reaping what we've sown!

Of course not! Only a small-minded petty little man would even think of leaving it out. Maybe it won't be there for all to see & remember, but he can't take it out of our hearts and minds.

Ran across this and thought it was one of the best resources I've seen in honor of our Veterans and to help them and their families remember and keep the great legacy that they've forged. Check it out and perhaps the Patriot Post could work with the author to get this excellent resource to as many veterans and their families as possible!

A Veteran's Legacy by Jay McChord

Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Veterans-Legacy/135503663159132

Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.ca/Veterans-Legacy-Field-Kit-Journal/dp/0615401481/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321023566&sr=1-2

Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-veterans-legacy-jay-mcchord/1026050628

Also, looks to me like there's a mix-up on the pricing on the Amazon page as the price I saw when looking for it on both sites earlier is reflected in the $14.25 pricing on Barnes and Noble.

Hope this helps and you guys can help this get in the hands of countless veterans to keep the fires of Liberty and their great legacy alive! Thanks and God bless in Christ!

Greg

This is for our veterans: Every step we take to appease the government, the less freedom we have! Our veterans are the real Leaders of this great country of ours. They sacrifice all!!!

How dare our serving Governmental ( positional Leaders) steal, kill, and destroy this great nation of ours.

I stand to hold all accountable in power; who oppress the American citizen, disrespect our constitution, right laws to protect unrighteousness and themselves, and totally disregard sound judgement, and gain favor at the expense of others.

Your actions will bring about a harvest of the tainted seeds you are planting in this country. You should be ashamed of yourself, and the iniquity you favor!

Airborne !!!

My heart stands at full attention on this Veteran's Day. To all that have served and are serving now, including my son, a US Marine and veteran of Afghanistan..may God bless one and all.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, the prayer should be on a plaque at the WWII memorial if only to remind us that God and prayer are part of our national heritage.

Here's the stark state of national identity on our planet: The United States is a Christian nation that tolerates all religions; the nations of the Middle East are Muslim nations that tolerate no other religion.

That's where we are! Our president is a fool not to preside over the United States with this simple contrast uppermost in mind.

Dear Mark,

First thank you for all you do for Americans in and out of Uniform. I myself am a retired US Army Captain, and former Marine. At present I work for a transportation company which operates in all 50 states including Canada.

What concerns me is that we operate in Washington DC and bring students, vets etc. to visit the Memorials to those who serve and have served

The transportation we provide is under attack by the City Fathers there and needs to be brought to light. Soon No bus transportation will be allowed by private companies which over the years has brought millions of passangers and dollars to this great city.

Though it is not my business, I have written letters to Congress, DOT, including Obama, Not one has returned a comment.

The only reason I write is that I believe it our right to bring visitors to DC and not be singled out by lies and retoric regarding this mode of transportation and cost associated with it allowing bus traffic in DC, especially in and around the Mall, Capital etc.

An example of what I am talking about is at the WWll memorial it now says bus drop off only? It used to say dropoff/pickup. We cannot wait or pickup the groups there without a policeman telling us to leave or writing tickets. Areas that we used to have to park are now for automobiles only or Permit Parking? Why? They say there is enough parking for 100 buses at RFK Stadium? Where are the other 1000 buses operating in DC going to park or hide in DC on a daily basis? Truth is even along the mall no buses are allowed to stop anymore...what is wrong in America

Just a thought...

Mr Alexander:

I recently made a small contribution to your year-end campaign. Today, as I was reading your 2011 Veteran's Day Essay, I saw your plea to those of limited means to allow you to provide the Patriot Post as a service. I know that involves certain costs. I was moved to make another small contribution to help in perhaps an insignificant way, to defray those costs and ensure that you are able to continue your valuable service to our Nation. Thank You.

Obama as Commander in Chief? NO

This was, and is, a very special day in our family. My father and mother both served in the Army in WWI - dad was a Supply Sergeant in France and mom was an Army Nurse (Lt.) in Virginia. We used to tease her saying she ordered dad to marry her. My brother was in the Air Corps in WWII. I was in the Air Force for over 20 years - flew F-86s and F-101s and was a FAC in Vietnam (OV-10). My son

is an AF Academy grad, retired now.

What a bunch of warmongers, hey?

Briefly? There are not enough words to dicribe my feelings of gratitude & thanks or prayers for the 450,000 that died 1941-1945 & those that followed & still dieing so I and millions more can live free. I also thank those here who continue to provide US with these messages of our American history and Christian beliefs.

In rejecting President Roosevelt's prayer at the WWII memorial Obama no doubt took exception to the part schemings of unworthy men.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how can he be fitting? We will never know if he is an American. We know he belongs to the Chicago mob as they are backing him. I lived in Chicago for a long time and the mob runs the town and the state.

His wife was never happy that she was an American (if she is)We teach our children to watch a budget I wonder if Obama 's children have learned by his example of spending more then you make. I held dow a job for 18 years running never sicj and never late and for some reason I do not get a life selery and free health beneifits after I reitred, Why do the government officicals receive it? Most of them do not even go to the meetings in DC. Obama in my opinion has not even earned a 10th of his salary. Much less us supporting grandma in the White House. I would be nice if "Mrs" Obama tried to look like she was "First"( I use that term loosly) Lady not like a bag lady(some of them look better than she and most of them are better Americans than she or her family.)

No--he should not be our president. Can't see how he could have been voted in and also, why has he been allowed to continue leading our beautiful country? He should have already been removed-by whatever means.

Nope, it would not.........but it might "dilute" the current trend in Washington. SAD....but an all-too familiar pattern from this current administration. God, please, we need a REAL president who loves YOU and America and has her best interests at heart. I'm really really tired of all the ANTI-CHRISTIAN garbage coming out of the WH these days..............

I just wanted to find my neighbor, Gene South, who landed on the beach on D-day. Because of men like him that we have the freedoms that we have today. I am so proud to have you as my neighbor.

Obama is NOT a fitting Commander in Chief. He is a disgrace to all those currently serving in the Armed Forces and all the Veterans, living and dead, since this great nation first fought for our liberty. HE SHOULD BE IMPEACHED !

Thank our God,for people like you who still dare to spread words of wisdom ,truth and freedom at times when we need them the most.May God , open our minds and hearts to reach out and be influenced by the trueth of the word of God to help us to stand for and ,with our military forces, any where they find themselves, now and for always.My son is a Marine 23years old who gave up money,friends, parties,....to serve all the way and any where where he is sent ...for him and all the others let's keep standing and never forgetting that God is always in charge.By the way we are Mormons,Like M Ronny and we believe that we serve God and his son Jesus and our country for freedom .

NO ! ! !

No,no,no,no!!!!!!!!!

Barack Hussein MUHAMMAD Obama IS NOT, WAS NOT and WILL NEVER BE, "a fitting Commander-In-Chief!" He's not even basicially qualified to pick up garbage on this nation's road ways with a pointed stick!

He's an IGNORANT, ARROGANT, INCOMPETENT, and HIGHLY UN-QUALIFIED SHILL! He is the worst person to ever sit his useless boney ass in our White House! Notice that I did not say... "President."

You will never hear me speak his name and the word "President" in the same breath, nor use it in the same sentence. He IS NOT MY PRESIDENT NOR WILL HE EVER BE!!! He is a far left wing extremist, a muslim extremist, (the poster child for the radical muslim extermist sleeper) a liar, a cheat, an intimidator, a thief, an extortionist, a black racist, an anti-American, an anti-Constitutionalist, an anti-Christian, anti- American military, anti-Second Amendment, a hypocrite and a MURDERER!!! (Voted NEITHER yea OR nay, but just "PERSENT" on the Bill to either save new born babies who have survived their own "HOLOCAUST!" The "HOLOCAUST" of needless abortion, or just let them die of dehydration, hunger, hypothermia and not being able to just be held in someone's loving arms until their tiny, innocent, pure lives slowly came to an end. Only minutes after it had begun!) I HATE THIS LOUSE!!! HE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PERSON ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH!!! Osama Ben Laden was! This bum still is!!! "AS GOES AMERICA, SO GOES THE WORLD!" Look at what's taking place ever since he SLITHERED into the Oval Office. No where in the history of this nation have we been so confronted with PURE EVIL! Nothing he has done to this nation and her Good, Decent, Legal, Law Abiding, (To a point, and that point is quickly being reached) Traditional, Patriotic citizens has helped or strengthened this nation in anyway. Not only must he and his spouse go, and go soon, but he, his spouse and his Commissars must be made to pay for their damage to our country, her people, and for HIGH TREASON!

WE MUST AND WILL MAKE DAMN SURE THAT THIS PHONEY, HIS ADMINISTRATION AND HIS SPOUSE BE ALLOWED TO FOUL OUR WHITE HOUSE, OUR GOVERNMENT AND OUR COUNTRY ONLY ONCE!

"SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS!"

J.J.B.JR.(USN.RET.)

NO!! Just another outrageous action from an unfit individual who should never have been elected President of this great nation.

God Bless America,our Veterans,and our Armed Forces.

In his every action and every policy he has obeyed his owner, George Soros. To bring this nation to it's knees. The whole while ignoring rule of law,while abusing, over-stepping,and showing only contempt for our Constitution. He has used genocide on the citizens of Libya to Mexico to profit Soros and disarm his subjects. Enabled to do his criminal deeds by 9 Supreme Court Justices, a treasonous media,and an assortment of 535 Socialist, traitors, and cowards.

I'm proud to be a vet of the Vietnam War. It's hard to ignore the actions our government shows it's vets. After WWII left without housing. After Korea leaving over 2,000 POW's to be used as lab rats or in slavery the rest of their life. Using the Gulf of Tonkin lie to end the life's of 58,000 of my friends and loosing a war we already won. Giving Desert Storm troops gas mask we were issued in the 60's to march into a chemical and biological waste dump. For the last 12 years waging a barbaric, murderous war on innocents causing great numbers of vets committing suicide trying to deal with these tactics. Agent Orange, Gulf Syndrome, cutting disabled vets benefits rather than cut any of the over 2,000 government agencies.

Heads up! don't let the actions of a few criminals get in the way of the respect and admiration of the American people.

He might be in Kenya but not in my country!!

Why has our Nation fallen to the point that a prayer for the members of the military who gave of themselves in that great war should be so unfeelngly dismised by an apparent thoughtless bureaucrat? I suppose the fact that Americanism is not taught to our younger generations is the answer.

Is Obama a fitting Commander in Chief? In a word, NO.

We who are decendents of the vererans who have served and sacrificed for our Nation and freedom, deserve to be remembered in all counts.

Pray Mr. Obama's name will be erassed from future memorials so that the space will be used for our noble warriors.

God Bless America and all who serve Her.

Rosabel Baldwin

Blue Star Mother, daughter and wife of our military proud.

Unfortunately, Obama is our president. He is definitely the worst president I've ever experienced in my lifetime of over 50 years. He is definitely not a 'fitting Commander in Chief'. He has demonstrated poor leadership over and over again and has nothing to show for it other than getting Osama Bin Laden. He did one thing right in his term as president but definitely hasn't done enough to remain in office.

Breeding 'freedom id yours to enjoy' is exactly what this Congress does. How many in the Congress (opposite of Progress) have ever served in the Military? Service in the Military should be a prerequisite for ALL elected to the federal government!

Think of this:

Discipline, Do the job your electorate assigned to you!

Maturity: Mature 2 years while serving in boot camp!

Dedication: Just phrase it as "SEMPER FI'

Compassion: Yes, some of your buddies might be hurt!

The elimination of the 'I, MY, ME' way of doing things to the 'WE' of WE the Americans!

I have never seen as big a bunch of wasted individuals in Congress in my 66 years of being an American Citizen!

Not a ONE in Congress has any idea as to the fact that America is really a 'corporation', How many in Congress have any comprehension of this fact?

We are letting the "LAWYERS" govern our country, serve ONE (1) term and go home with a FAT pension at the cost to all Americans! Time to stop the screwing of America by the EGOS (OBAMMY and CONGRESS'. Veterans Day was (and is) to say thanks to those who maintained our Freedom! Why do ALL Government workers get this day off. I NEVER had this day off!

It will not dilute the meaning of the Memorial. But, it would dilute the socialist agenda of the Zero administration. Their continual attack on our foundation and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect is disgusting.

The president leads a nation that would not exist except for those willing to fight for it.

Whether the left acknowledges it or not, the military provides some of their job security. Perhaps they should learn to not bite the hand that feeds them to a certain degree.

I am a 20-year Navy (submarines) vetran, my Dad a 20-year Air Force vetran (bombers/tankers) and my brother a 6-year Air Force vetran (F-15's). I did not make tons of money, but I can still fly an American flag in front of my house. I feel that's payment enough for me.

I would like to pay my deepest respects to all veterans, and especially my vietnam brothers, and to my two uncles who served in WW2, Uncle John Powers, who served in the EU theater, and my Uncle Ottis Powers who served in the Pacific theater. May their souls rest eternally in peace.

Dear Sir; Thank you for proclaiming the truth about liberty in our great nation's history and pointing out the current threats against liberty,world wide. I'm a Vietnam veteran,USMC. I long for the day when the media will recognize our efforts in Vietnam were noble. Shortly after US military departed over 2 million slaughtered bodies,another 2 million missing.China's influence undeterred. Strong talk of sending US troops to Australia as a show of force against China. Vietnam offered just that and more.