As a veteran and the husband of an active duty Air force Tech Sargent I feel I must tell you how much it means to hear folks like yourselves saying a simple thank you. I think most veterans will agree the did not join the armed services to hear those two words but a real sense of pride flows over their entire being when those words are spoken. So in closing I would like to thank you on behalf of the thousands of military members past, present, and future who receive the joy of knowing there are people out there who appreciate the sacrifices that our military make to provide the freedoms we all cherish.