This is who the Troops Are

By Charlie

I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ...

Sgt. Jon Moldovan, reciting the oath of re-enlistment with Brig. Gen. Rodney Anderson (to left, not shown). Sgt. Moldovan, 508th Infantry Regiment, re-enlisted one day after he was wounded while helping his comrades wrest control of Musa Qala, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, from the Taliban.

December 12, 2007 02:10 PM The Long War

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What a brave man-I wish him well, and thanks for those like him.

mindy abraham · December 12, 2007 07:31 PM

It's people (volunteers) like this that people of allied and ememy nations respect and/or fear.

We must remember that military service in most nations is mandatory. The fact that Americans volunteer to do this speaks volumes about the quality of our nation, our citizens, and our individual will-power.

This is an incalculably valuable combat multiplier.

Lawrence · December 13, 2007 07:56 AM