Sometimes we catch ourselves asking this very fundamental question about military serivce:

"Why did I sign up to wear this uniform and serve my Country with my life?"

For me all I have to do is look around my office and see a few poignant reminders of what this protection of my beloved USA is all about.

Today it is as simple as this little hand-made tie created for me last Father's Day by my little angel 8-year-old Helena, which hangs prominently on my "love-me" wall. Check out the photo below and tell me if there is a better reason than leaving my little girl a better America than the one I was given by my Army-serving father before me....and to pass this legacy and love affair with America and my deeply held love for my family on down the line to generations still unborn.

Honored to keep on "rocking" for the ones I love, like all my band of brothers and sisters who wear the uniform alongside me, just as my little Helena reaches out to love me for what I do…(you have to love the green tie against that white shirt collar she drew)