Welcome back guys.
If I'm not careful, I can get an bad attitude when I fly: TSA, bag checks, extra fees, expensive airport food, small seats... and on and on.
But then I see these guys spread throughout the airport.
Some of these soldiers have been away from their family for a year or so. Some of these soldiers have seen things that no person should have to seen other than in Mission Impossible, Modern Warfare or other screened viewing events. Some of these soldiers have left behind newly born babies, newly wed wives and newly left behind parents.
As much as I've had the PRIVILEGE to travel: I've never seen a rude soldier (though I have seen rude civlilians). I've never seen an impatient young man or woman even though they have been traveling for longer hours than the rest of us. I've never seen pushy, profane or annoying military personel. Maybe you have, but I haven't. It makes me think... if they can do the DUTY of travel with grace after going through so much, maybe the rest of us who have the PRIVILEGE to travel can choose to be as gracious as they are.
So welcome back guys. Thanks for your duty and the grace in which you do it. You are a great example and reminder for all of us.
