US 101st Airborne Division - 'Happy Campers'
 

This is kinda sad..

Thursday, Bush saw the tangible nature of that sacrifice, meeting with 133 relatives of 46 soldiers who did not come home. Of the 564 U.S. troops killed in Iraq, Fort Campbell has lost 65, and another seven in Afghanistan.


The president spoke of a "solemn commitment" as he addressed thousands of troops, many of the 20,000 who returned last month from duty in Iraq. "The 101st Airborne has known greater losses than any other division-sized unit," he said. "Each of these Americans brought pride to our country. We pray for their families. We will honor their names forever."

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Bush, wearing a green army jacket, received an enthusiastic welcome from the troops, who stood on the base's muddy parade grounds under bright sunshine and chanted "U.S.A.!" Before Bush appeared, small U.S. flags were handed out, and an officer gave instructions to the troops on how to receive the commander in chief. "We're going to show him a lot of love by waving flags," the officer said. Telling the troops not to salute, he added: "You're going to wave and clap and make a lot of noise. ... You must smile. We are happy campers here."

http://www.tribnet.com/news/story/48...-4801975c.html

Thats really sad

Jesus.

Happy Campers ... I love the military!

Patton is great movie - go see it!