[GretchenEE]

I stand in the corner and pray for each person/position and those they represent. I don't know many of them, but God does. I pray for wisdom, strength, mercy, endurance and God's presence for each warrior all those they serve or represent. I cover the Cave and the battle field as I look at live imagery projected on the wall. I don't know how the marines do it..but the COC is loaded with stark looking marines. The senior NCO's all look like NFL lineman. The junior officers look like marathon runners and the mid-grade officers look like NFL halfbacks...the senior officers are lean, tanned and serious..deadly serious. The place exudes the warrior spirit.

The marines are in full pursuit and absolutely determined to annihilate their foe. I'm sure that sounds harsh to politically correct ears and those for whom this type of violence is anachronistic. It does not sound foreign here...it is status quo.

I'm no warrior but I have read history and this does not sound at all strange to me. It is wonderful. And necessary.

[Jeff Head]

It does not sound foreign here...it is status quo.

As the Chaplan says...it is status quo. It is necessary and has been brought about not by our actions or desires...but by the atrocities of our enemies and the firm commitment of our personnel to put these rabid animals down before they hurt and kill others.