[Qatar-6]

He should be very proud, especially if he is a first term soldier

It does mean promotion points for enlisted soldiers

Congratulate him and be proud of his service.

And tell him "well done" from a fellow Iraq vet.

[frankenMonkey]

Thanks to you, and all who have replied - and have served!
He is on his first tour with 101st. 10 months in, 5 to go.
Seen plenty of action, some good - some heartbreaking.
And has his CIB.
Again, thanks to all of you who have served!