While on leave you start to notice things that you miss while working around your natural environment (Army posts) and because of your tempo. What I noticed that the American public is proud of their military and specifically their Army. Visited plenty of homes while on leave where patriotism is strong; homes with red, white, and blue throughout the home, flags hanging outside/inside but more important plenty of pictures of sons and daughters currently serving around the globe. America’s Army has a proud and distinctive tradition of getting the job done. Each home has many stories of their Soldiers doing the impossible, transforming themselves and team members into warriors as well as being proud of their country and fellow comrades. We should be proud back, as Americas’ Moms, Dads, Family and Friends provide the means for us to serve and are proud of our work. Additionally provide the opportunities so success can happen. If you think we are not constantly on the hearts and minds of many, think again. Not only does America think about their son and daughter whether they have them or not, they tend to think about of his/her comrades at the same time as they know the Army is built on team-work in order to get the job done. ARMY STRONG now and in the future!