R. Lee Ermey Quotes

Our brave servicemen and women sacrifice so much for us all - whether they're spending months away from their families and friends or putting their lives on the line for our country.

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.

I think it's really important for people to hear what our men and women in the military have to say.

More than 48 million men and women have served America well and faithfully in military uniform.

I've got no respect for any young man who won't join the colors.

This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers.

This country, the people of our country, owe our military so much. These are the people that go out there and literally risk their lives to protect our freedom.

Against the wishes of my family, I gave up my legal career, and I volunteered for the Army. I became an infantryman. I went to Iraq and Afghanistan.

I'm proud to have served there for 12 months with Alpha Company of the 39th Infantry.

It's an extraordinary thing to do, to go into the military and to serve your country.

I have never had doubts about the courage of the young men and women we sent overseas wearing the uniform.

I have dedicated half my life to military service.

War was a way of life for Americans in the early forties. Heroism was expected.

I dreamed even after I laid down my rifle I would continue to uphold my oath to defend the Constitution.

People consider me a hero, but I turn around and look at the military people overseas. They're the freaking heroes. They're the ones putting their lives on the line for America.

I am proud to be a SEAL and serve in the military.

I signed up for military service in the months following 9/11, and later, as a military intelligence officer, I felt called, like so many others, to volunteer for deployment and service in Afghanistan.

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.

The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our kids, and our job is to support them, because they're protecting us.

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.

As the daughter of a 25-year veteran of the armed forces, I am incredibly thankful for the sacrifices our women and men have made in Iraq, and continue to make in Afghanistan.

Like the American soldiers who went before them, they are putting their lives on the line to protect ours.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.