Ha. As a civilian, I had to google a ''dump pouch.''  Now, I know what a dump pouch is. Heaven help us.  

SFC Dunn,   That is a great poem. Wonderfully stated. Thanks.  

Kristen,  I forgot to say in my previous post that I love your quote from George Washington! 

Hi Kristen,  There could be several reasons your contact has quit responding via email. Often times the internet is down or the line to use a computer is too long for him. Then again, he may be on a mission for days or weeks at a time.  When you send a letter just make sure he is still on the active contact list. Again, there are too many ...

Jenifer,  No problem. I am just glad to see that 1Lt Emerson is getting the attention he deserves. 

Blackfive has Lt Emerson's letter posted. His voice is being heard........

Marty, Thanks for identifying the people in the picture....all are heros in my book.      

In the pictures of ''Hidden Hero'' I think the warrior standing on Marty's left might be Sgt. Maj. Ron Himsworth. If I am correct, he and his son served in Iraq at the same time. One can look him up in ''old contacts.'' 

Beautiful song. Thanks.

Hi Kevin, Thanks for your service to our great country. May God bless you all.