Happy Independence Day!

SILENT RANKS

I wear no uniforms, no blues or army green. But I am in the military in the ranks rarely seen. I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give. But the military world is the place where I live. I’m not in the chain of command, orders I do not get. But my husband is the one who does, this I cannot forget. I’m not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line. But my job is just as tough. I’m the one that’s left behind. My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride-filled man. And the call to serve his country not all can understand. Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free. My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me. I love the man I married. The military is his life. But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Wife.

Author Unknown

We would like to take this day to thank those who serve our country and protect our freedom. Thank you to our brave soldiers and their families for the daily sacrifices you make. You are in our hearts always.

Maj. Jay Doherty - Saudi ArabiaChuck Payne - e5 - Germany
Sgt. Pear - Marine Corps
Ssgt. Charles - USAF - Maryland
Shua Cha - Air Force - Peterson AFB
Ssg. Paul Vasquez - Army
Ssgt. Amber Balbach - USAF - Hawaii
Dean Fisher - National Guard - Qatar
Bo Fisher - National Guard - United States
Randy Fisher - US Navy
Tommie Roberts - Army
Phillip Clos - Operations Specialist, E5 - Portsmouth, Virginia
MSgt. James Luellen - USAF
SSG Collin J. Bowen - Afghanistan (January 18, 1970-March 14, 2008)
Lt. Colonel David Buzo - Tinker AFB, OK
Major Christopher Buzo - McChord AFB, WA
Staff Sergeant Joshua Fetrow - Aviano AB, Italy
AZCS Jason Trahan -currently serving aboard the USS ENTERPRISE
CPN Joseph "Ray" Jaramillo, Jr. - Fort Meade, Maryland
HN Caleb Mothershed - Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Specialist Dewhirst, Keitha - U.S. Army - Fort Bragg, N.C
Sergeant, Dewhirst, Edward - U.S. Army - Fort Bragg, N.C