His eyes are heavy, but his job requires it of him. Her legs ache, but the value of others is supreme so she pushes past the pain. The quiet is often unbearable, bus silence keeps the enemy in quandary. The importance of fulfilling the mission has been emphasized, and the intestinal fortitude to be of service drives them to do what not many will do. Those who stand post in the United States armed forces have been trained, they are equipped, and their mental and emotional capacity to continue in their missions is because they lay down their lives for an ideal that reaches beyond personal aggrandizement. They stand post to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
What is it like to stay up all night guarding a certain perimeter just because one is ordered to do so? Who knows the emotions of holding a rifle or other artillery pieces in place just in case enemy forces cross a certain barrier? Who watches the radar screens on a perpetual basis for potential adversarial intrusion, and who readies themselves for affirmative action should the command be given? Who lives, eats, sleeps and dwells in a cylindrical tube under water called a submarine for months at a time just because there may be a need for a nuclear exchange at some point? The answer is simple, and yet brave: the armed forces of the United States of America.
When a person takes the time to really evaluate the commitment, the drive, the courage and passion of those who stand post for this country, there should be nothing but accolades and appreciation. Gratitude should flow from the lips of every civilian who rests under the protection of men and women who put their lives on the line every day. In other words, for those who put their personal interests to the side just to care for the citizens of the Untied States of America, thank you. Your standing post for us does not go unnoticed.
Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
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