If by way of sea, a foxhole or submarine
Whether contested, embedded or a small squad of three;
Your Service to our great nation is owed a debt of gratitude,
For your bravery and fortitude.

Be it on a foothill, jungle or ship's grey haul,
Behind a berm, around the corner of the enemy's wall;
Your brave rescue and recovery,
Will always and forever be.

The fright of the enemy's indignation,
The bond that binds every coalition,
which preserves the freedom of this great nation.

And so it is that we carry on,
We will continue fighting strong;
For those who will and won't come home,
For those who feel they are long gone.

Raising our hands we continue to salute
The Stars and Stripes in Resolute! ~Janette Arencibia