Thank you for all the support and care you all provide for us. It is much needed, and very much appreciated.

LCpl Murray, United States Marine Corps

A big thank you to all trying to do the right thing!

Being cowards and complaining and not
doing anything except complaining and
being cowards! Get my point?
Great pictures, some people are big talkers,
that is all they do, some give their lives to make life better for
others....

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL WHO SERVE US TO KEEP OUR FREEDOM AND KEEP US SAFE!

WE ALL OWE YOU ALL A VERY DEEP AND GRATEFUL PRAYER FOR YOUR SAFETY AND FOR YOUR FAMILIES EACH AND EVERY DAY YOU ARE AWAY FROM THEM!

THANK YOU AND GOD PROTECT YOU ALL+++

THANK GOD FOR OUR U.S.A SOLDIERS, I HAD A GRANDSON SPENT 2 TERMS IN THE WAR, IF HE AN OTHERS HAD NOT WENT TO WAR, WE HERE IN THIS FREE COUNTRY [ NOW]BUT NOT FOR LONG, WOULD BE IN WAR OVER HERE, HOW MANY BUILDINGS WILL IT TAKE , TO WAKE UP YOU PEOPLE.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU ALL HAVE SACRIFICED! I AM KEEPING YOU & YOURS IN MY PRAYS!!!
Sincerely, . Mrs. Dana N. POTTER----MISSOURI

We pray for all soldiers safety everyday. All of you are a part of not only me, but of the American people as a whole!! We appreciate everything you do in standing in defense of our freedom God bless all of you!! It is our hope and prayer that it will not be long before you can come home and be with your families!! My wife andf I have the utmost respect for all of you!! Americas military is second to none. Thank you, and come home soon!!!!!

I do not think of myself as being very smart. but the knowledge that ive gotten even with our failing schools, and media bias. in my 42 years of life and my 27 years of 1finger typing 3 kids and two dogs what do i have too be mad about.. ............ ........... lets see the guys were fighting might be able to read at a 6th grade level their brothers been shot to death by who knows at this point. their fathers a whissbang blowhard that is.. if he's still alive. and their mothers are not important to their lives.- what to they have but genuine hatred for anyone who comes around and looks different -this is a ticking timebomb that no one cept perhaps dumb guys like me actually understand and this unfortunatly is why we need war and its hell....

Service Men and Women All Over the World: Thank-you every one of you...I realize you are in numerous ways, sacrificing more than I can ever understand, while offering more hope to more downtrodden and hopeless people than I can ever count. Be careful...so many people here are depending on you to come home safely...they love you so!

I have one question fron the ISAF seurrity.
Why the Afghan governoment cano't stop the bad situation and what is the responsebelety of Afghan Governoment and the ISAF securrity.
Objection: As I think if you (ISAF) and Afghan Govenoment make a good securrity and best check points the condation will be save
THANKS

My favorite pic is #3, look at the faces and you see that they have concerns. #1 I like for the sake of our mighty sword that I pray we use with wisdom and rightousness.
No matter what we should all recognize that warfighting is a noble endevour. GOD BLESS...

Commentor 180,

You cluesless idiot...you blame Bush for terrorists attacks? Other countries are not in Afghanistan because of anything Bush did..what a mental midget. They are there because terrorists want to KILL YOU, YOUR FATHER, YOUR MOTHER, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR FRIENDS, and as many of YOUR RELATIVES as they can. Why? Not because of Americans or Britians, or Germans...but because you, by their definition, are an INFIDEL according to their religious belief. So unless you are ready to convert to THEIR RELIGION and start worshipping this oh so wonderful god of VIOLENCE, WAR and HATE, I suggest you shut your pie hole. Doing nothing means they will continue in their joyful willingness to MURDER millions of innocents for a chance at pleasing their god. Only the mentally deficient are unable to see the imminent threat...maybe we SHOULD follow these mental deficients' advice and negotiate peace with the terrorists...I know just what to offer them...we will offer a hundred mental deficients for public sacrifice as infidels to appease their god and their blood thirsty desire to murder, in return for 1 year they will agree no need to launch their terrorist attacksof no ... besides, lately we seem to have enough mental deficients to last us at least a millenium...FINALLY at long last we will have peace.

God Bless and Thank You All for being so Brave!

I am so truly inspired by all the nations of the world coming together for a common goal of Good vs. Evil!

Carpe Diem!
And Thank You For Protecting Us!!!!
-Eagle Scout, troop 737, San Clemente, CA, USA.

These photographs are BREATHTAKING, and transported me to right where they are. They are, no doubt, award winning shots.
These guys and gals are my heros...do they know that?
How do I say thank you? There is no way to express...
Thank You.
Cherylanne

We are still here, because you are there!

I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go
And did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing
And reluctantly accepted the thought
Of eternal loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror,
Felt the stinging cold of fear
And enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love.
I have cried, pained and hoped,
But most of all I have lived times
Others would say were best forgotten.
At least some day I will be able to say that
I was proud of what I was
an American Soldier-Sailor-Marine

In a perfect world, these pictures would not exist. Mothers would not cry while holding their children, words like artillery and laser-guided missiles would not exist... But we live in a ver imperfet world. In this world, these things are necessary. We at home, here in God Blessed USA, what can we do... Support the brave men and women who found themselves in the middle of war, pray for them and do our part to make this world as perfect as it possibly can be. Someday, when Christ returns, these things will dissappear and all will be well, meanwhile, strive to overcome.

there are things that happen and that are said that none of us will ever know about. the only thing we can do is pray that the boneheads running our government(democrats and republicans) won't screw things up too badly before we can actually get some decent leadership in washington. our government is failing us, folks, and wer'e letting happen right in front of our eyes.

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS TOO BAD THEY AREN'T IN A VICTORY ALBUM. I STILL DON'T GET IT IF WE AND OUR ALLIES ARE SO WONDERFUL HOW DO THESE BAREFOOT, 2nd WORLD COUNTRIES MAKE US LOOK LIKE WOODEN SOLDIERS?

nice words Mark the best way to support our troops is some how change the ways of the U S Government as it stands. We have a hierchy of theives. Is that what you want to fight for "the 1%"?

The men and women of the U.S. armed forces and those of our allies who are in the War on Terror with us are all heroes in my book. For those of you who fault them for being involved, just wait until a terrorist bomb goes off in your neighbor hood.

I am a soldier too, Macedonian Army. I was at a peace keeping mission in Kabul this year, but never been in a danger so far. I wish nobody is in danger too, and feel how it is not to be scared about his/her life. I pray for all those who are at mission now, or who will be and hope for the best. We are brothers and sisters in arms. Do the same job and have same duty, no matter what army we are soldiers in. God bless all of you.

To the men and women of the armed services that are sacrificing thier lives to
protect the rest of us so that the idiots that do not support you congressmen and
all need to be placed on the front lines and see how it feels to be there with no-
one to support them. May we all pray for all of your safty and support fully and
bless each and everyone of you and your family members back home.

May God bless each and everyone of you, Thanks.
12/22/08 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

To all my brothers and sisters in uniform.Merry Christmas and May God Protect you all. Whatever country you're serving in. You'll be home soon. God Bless!

May God bless and keep safe all service personnel from all over the world who are engaged in fighting these evil enemies of peace. Anyone who has a problem understanding you or your sacrifice on behalf of innocent men, women and children who by accident of birth find themselves the victims of cruelty and violence is not rational or humane. If we do not stand in the gap to defend them, who will? We have the might and will to resist those who steal, maim, and kill for their own evil gain and this should be looked upon as honorable by the world. Anyone who has a problem with that IS the problem.

nice, it is nice to see some pictures of the u.s.a.s finest

i feel sorry for all those other people that fought side to side at that war, and thank god i shall for having an injury in my legs which gave me the chance to leave that grave yard.

its a whole big fight for nothing, aggression against everyone that lived there and was in our range of fire.

bankers, politicians and oil companies draw the game for what's best for them, and no one give a flying shit about us soldiers having to deal with all the threats.
i got news for all the people that think they understand what's going on there, no you do not!
broad casts say we got small casualties and whatever but real thing is we got hit pretty hard many times, lost a lot of good soldiers in that aggression and for what?
i wish it was for what's best for America or American people. it was all for the binifit of multi million companies and politicians here in the us.

i hope someday you people would realise that.
Robert

May God Bless all of the brave soldiers that have given their time and lives to help make our world a safer and better place. Thank you for the pictures, it does help to understand what you all are doing. Be safe and thank you for your service!

Scott Shipway is my cousin. I think about him every day and the effect his death has had on his immediate and extended family in both Canada and the UK.
He believed he and his comrades were making a difference. I hope that history proves him right.

Thank you guys for showing the bad guys the business end of USA freedom. I pray that you and your family back home are forever blessed. thank you.

Awesome pics Thanks for fighting for America

God bless America!!!

GOD bless them all!

To those who serve to keep us safe and free: What would we do; what would we be, without you? OUR loyalty to YOU is never-ending as are our prayers and thoughs of you all. Thank you for your sacrafices and resolve. Daily you stay in our hearts.

I would like to see pictures of the troops from Saudia Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and other middle eastern countries fighting for peace and stability in their own backyard.

good pictures

Those who do not hear the call of Duty, Honor, Country are incapabile of understanding why some sacrifice and lay down their lives for others. Principles escape them!

great pic's displaying courage and comittement..God bless nthem and the USA

hello, hope u r fine and doing will,
it's great unforgetable help for afghan people,
thanks you all
would like to find job interpreating with you if there is need of me
thanks best regards

My father in heaven has a plan for all that do evil.The day is at hand and time is running short. US has a choice ,get in the will of god or get left behind.The rapture of the church will soon take place and eternity is a long time to spend in heaven or hell. JESUS IS LORD. John 3;16 God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son that who so ever believes in him shall have eternal life. GOD BLESS THE USA Thank you AMERICAN SOLDIER

Amen, Stew (#212). The same thing has been happening for 100+ years. WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietman, etc. The bad guys never seem to catch on to their situation. Every now and then they win a battle, but never the war. I know other countries contribute, and that's fantastic, however, the USA is still the earth's Big Brother. If only the money that was spent on weapons and carnage were spent on good, the world would be a much better place. In Vietnam, toward the end, we were killing the young, old and challagned, from other countries, Mongolia, Korea, China. So the NVA and their supporters were scraping the bottom of the barrel.

To all the brave men and women who are fighting and who have fought in ANY war that helps procure America's freedom and helps bring democracy to countries run by terrorists and cruel dictators, I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. There are truly no words to express my gratitude for all that you give and for all that you have given up. God bless you and please know that you are deeply loved and appreciated by many silent strangers.

God bless and keep those men and women who are there (in that dusty, cold place) for us. And how about we put those pictures up on the news now and then - to show the American people what's really happening. We need to see it.

What the hell happen! Everthing in this country is for sale.
We sold out.. Congress for sale. Everthing must Go!!!
Obama For sale... Letting Terrorists go.. Our bank's Rapping us.. Stock market Rapping us...Retirement gone..America wake up...Get your ass out of your head..
God help us..

My son is currently serving in Iraq and although I am reading these comments in tears it is inspiring to realize so many people understand and appreciate the sacrafices these men and women make for our country. Thank you all for your prayers and words of support, they help to lesssen the effect of small minded people who do not understand the importance of this mission. God Bless our troops!

May God bless and protect these fine, young men and women. I was honored to serve with them in Iraq as an old Soldier. I was also honored to serve as a young Marine in Viet Nam. Those who have not served can never fully appreciate the sacrifice and hardships of those who do. We are a Band of Brothers!

Lots of pictures of Germans standing around and practicing but are they doing anything really!

Wow, those pictures spoke volumes.

I served in the Army Infantry for many years, served in two different combat zones there is nothing anyone can say to discourage my belief in the American Soldier. To the people who talk badly about America or its soldiers, why don't you do something as brave and as selfless as what they do. Oh ya thats right there is nothing more brave or selfless. Perhaps if you would quit blaming people who are working to fix issues in the world and start doing something yourself this war would have been over a long time ago. Remember peace is only attained through sacrifice so what have you sacrifised. God bless our USA

I thank God everyday for my liberty and my freedom, both of which would be non-existant without the sacrifice of our military personnel. I listen to a variety people and news organizations and still cannot come up with a reason as to why so many people in America have abandoned thier traditional values. The former U.S. Marine that posted line 266 is one of the greatest men I have ever come into contact with and I don't even know the man; to say he would rejoin and fight at 81 years old is a true testament of what the country used to be. Indeed God bless the troops and thank you veterans, but God help us all.....

Our guy's and girls are paying in blood for our freedom and safety. Anyone with comments about our troops and what they are doing should be only made with the highest of praise. Our American soldies are the very best the world has, or will ever see. If you can't say something nice, then go to california and visit with Nancy P. , she will fly back from washington this weekend.

It seems to me that there are a lot of people, like Helen Thomas, who think there are "supposed terrorists" in Pakistan and Afganistan. Wake up for God's sake! We are at war between civilizations. All terrorists are connected and are not separate entities. By the way, the Mexican government is on the verge of becoming a narco state and their gangsters are spilling over the border in greater numbers. I wonder how many terrorists have crossed the borders with them?

It is with great respect and honor to our troops that I respond here. Yours is no easy talk, so ours at home shouldn't be, either. We as free citizens made safer by the selfless missions of our soldiers abroad must never forget why we are there and must defend our liberty every day!!!! We must do only the best for our troops and their families wherever they serve and whenever we get them home. It is my belief that we would be a better, stronger country if all of us were required to serve this great county in one way or another by doing some type of humanitarian service to better the lives of someone else unable to do so. All of us must sacrifice for all the benefits and blessings of living in this country. Thanks, troops!!! You are in my prayers every day. Comoe home safely!!!!
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Big HOOAH to all the troops. Come home safe and successful. The times are much better now for returning vet's as far as public sentiment goes. Let us all follow through on our commitments to them as they suffer from PTSD, injuries, Brain Damage and require medical services / compassion.

Notice one thing though. There is almost no mention of returning soldiers and increased funding for resources on how to cope with returning from combat in the rescue package.

Things never change...even when they do.

I honor the men and women that have so freely gave of their time, sweat, blood and even their very lives for the fight against evil and tyranny that would other wise spread to all the world. Those great men and women stand proudly in the presence of all those who have gone before them in defending freedom for all.
Let not the fear and cries of the shallow minded and cowardly sway you, You are loved and cherished by most of us in this world who know and remember what the alternative is, SLAVERY and the pain and death of tyranny! Three cheers to all of you!!!!

Commentor 280,

Dude, look at Commentor 180's name "achmad enka". What do you expect.

Thank you Troops!

How much will it cost and how long will it take and will it be worth it to the USA?

god bless all the countries helping fight terrorism!!

" No greater love hath mortal man than for a friend to die. " Right now men and women of the free world - GOD bless them - are giving their lives so that we do not go to the market and end up dead, killed by one who has no respect for life. one who simply wants to kill the " infidels ". even if you do not support the war, at least respect the warrior. May GOD bless each man and woman who risks their lives every day so that we may enjoy our freedom and safety. Especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. SEMPER FI.

we should of went to afghanistan kick butt and got out. no country can stay in and occupy afghanistan for years. these people have nothing to lose there lives mean nothing to them. another bush screw up and i am a republican

Plain and very simple, If you didn't go, you don't know. So shut the f up!!!!!!!
roger that, Semper

my prayers are with all men and women who defend our freedoms everyday, i also pray for the famlies they leave behind so they can defend our freedoms and give freedom to those who do not yet have it. the U.S.A. is an all volunteer service, and there is no grater heart than the heart of a volunter. keep up the good work.

George in comment #328. First of all I think you meant to say: We should "have gone" to Afghanistan "kicked" butt and "then gotten out". Regardless, I disagree with you 100%. You are able to sit in your home with the freedom to say the Commander in Chief is a screw up thanks to all the men and women who are away from their loved ones right now fighting terrorism. You are not privy to the same information which the POTUS and his administration base their decisions to go to war on. Unless you have seen first hand (and I do not mean in newspapers, magazines or the plethora of other media outlets out there) or have contributed personally in the fight, do not make such uneducated statements. It is OK to disagree and have a personal opinion but don't suggest that President Bush is a screw up unless you have a better more educated suggestion on how to handle Afghanistan.

I think we all should thank our troops for doing a fine job!! Go troops and every other fighting with us to fight terrorism. It is a ugly thing terrorism and fighting and some off of us lose the fight!! That is why it is important to keep fighting terrorism!!! Hats off to all of you that risk your lives so that we can live and have freedom!!!
pc from california

It is interesting to think that troops from one of the Nations (Germany) fighting alongside of us is one that we bombed, practically into the stone age (think Dresden). Of course, after the destruction we turned around and helped them to rebuild a new society. Who knows, troops from Afghanistan may fight alongside of us in a conflict against some future evil. I hope & pray that we see this through, unlike Viet Nam which we won militarily, but lost politically in our very own Congress. God Bless these valiant Warriors!

Fellow Americans, God has certainly blessed this great country with the most generous, respectfull people on Earth. We must stand our ground now more than ever. We cannot let socialists and terrorists take away our freedom so many have given their life for. To our troops, please remember the power of prayer. Trust in God and he will take care of the rest. Know that you are doing right fighting the brainwashed forces of evil. Though some may live among us, speak up for the truth and spread the word. Right now we have the least Christian government in history and you can see where it is leading. Be careful who you are voting for, it could mean you get what is coming to you....Marxism

Wow! These are outstanding shots of America's Best and Bravest! You young men and women in uniform are a beacon of shinning light for all the world to see!.....Your smiles assure us that your hearts are filled with the fire of freedom!
May God Bless each and every one of you and May God Ever Bless our America!
America Loves you!!!! America prays for you safe return home..
ps.....my commendation to the photographers...WOW!

Regarding the men and women of all armed forces who serve in the far-flung rooftops of the world, there was a motto once, adopted by a now discredited and even dishonored organization, but which is relevant and defines the soldier: Loyalty is my honor. I do not in any way relate these honorable service members to the past except that they are doing their duty, and they are honorable. I salute them all and hope they are accorded the recognition they have earned in their homelands.

As an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran I would like to thank you for displaying the Military in a good way. I’m sick of you Liberal pukes thinking you know about war because you saw a few pictures and read a few books. You can never understand the sounds, smells, and tastes of the battlefield but you feel the need to add your two sense in anyway. It is currently a volunteer military and like it or not we are in the business of war. You can either back us up or get out of our way because we have a job to do. Just remember that every time you talk negatively about the military in the media that is being used to recruit terrorist. When we are victorious in both of these wars I hope our next war is with you left wing nut jobs. I will fight that war for free.

I was 17 in '69 and was given the choice of jail or Army. I chose Army and off to Vietnam I went. And for what? When we were close to victory the US libs and left media helped the VC and eventually we were withdrawn. We were so close to victory and media bias and the people of the US just didn't know how close we were.

As a former US Navy engineer on the USS John F Kennedy CV-67 I am proud of all of the men and women who wear the uniform of the American military and their families for all they do in fighting for our freedom . It is a life of sacrifice and hardship for all those who are serving in the war zone, the least we can do is support the troops. I tried to reenlist into the guard after 9/11 but found I got HBP. Thats a medical problem common for truckers. For all those fighting to prevent another attack, I salute you. For all the liberal crybabies out there complaining how much it costs or how long it takes, stop crying and join the fight for the freedom you take for granted. Posted by JRH USN Ret. march 19, 1215am

You people who are against our trooops that have kept you safe and free stand up and suport them. Most of you don' have the guts to do their job. All you have going for you is a big mouth. Go live in a country where you have no rights or freedom. Maybe then you would realize how good you have it.

It is said "all it takes for evil to succede is for good men to look the other way"
thank you all for the sacrifices and freedom you provide our nation and other nations who long for human rights and freedoms.......

To emily below me-get the hell off this page, this is to honor my brethren who've fallen and we don't need your far-left liberal rant about things of which you do NOT know on here. Terrorists started this war(911-did you forget so fast?!) and WE will end it when we kill them all!

I would like to thank the fine men and women of the German Bundeswehr who are doing their part. Thank you for your service and sacrafice. You must be very proud!

I saw the pictures and am saddened that we live in a time when combat troops are a necessity and so many don't believe we are at war this is only a Police action. The fact that our new head of Homeland security want call terorism what it is, this is quite desturbing to me. I would like for some of theese naive peolpe to be dropped off in the middle of Talhiban country to try and negotiate with them. This said I am proud of every man and woman in the Military who is doing an thankless job to defend us from these terrorist and the Terror States that want to rule over the whole world. Radical Fascist Islam is a clear and present danger to all our freedoms and those who want to impose their peversion on all must be stoped at all cost and these men and women in our armed forces deserve much more than our thanks, they deserve to be honored for being called to the colors from civilian jobs. They should also not have to worry about their families being evicted from their homes and piling up debt and interest because they have chosen to defend the very people who are now threatening to evict them, I really don't think Our President gets the fact this is war not a crimanal investigation.
Truth over lies.
John R. Bloxson Jr.

The photos are a grim reminder of the difficlut task of searching for world peace, this action is taking place on lands that nearly all of those picutred do not live on. They are there for those that belive and long for freedom for all peoples. I add my few words of thanks and salute them as a greatful American, retired Seabee, member of the US Navy. May your GOD bless and keep you safe and return you to your loved ones.

The utmost respect goes out to my brothers and sisters in the military, every branch. For all of you that choose to disrespect the military in place of George Bush. Listen to this. We do our jobs because we swore to, you can't blame any soldier for what the President and his cabinet do. That being said. These are two seperate entities, and your soldiers should NEVER be treated with anything other than respect and admiration, after all, they are taking bullets for you and your children. THANK them. If you have issues with Bush, or the war, voice them to your congressmen. Voice them to your president. But do not forsake the ones that will always be the front lines to your freedom. One day you will need them more than you know.

To all the vets: Carry your heads high, you've done amazing things. Support each other, as you know, when it comes to the wire we're all brothers and sisters when we're in the thick of it.

Thanks so much for your service to our country and to freedom. May God bless and keep you where ever you may be. Asking God's blessing on each one and may the Lord be there before you arrive and prepare the way so that you will be safe. God bless your families while you are away and break down any barrier's
that may stand in front ot them. God bless our troops protect and defend them in their time of need. Amen

True honor bestowed upon the fallen heroes who gave thier lives in defense of freedom, the tree of life becons to be nourished from time to time by blood and the ultimate sacrifice of those who heeded thier country's call to serve. There is no greater reverance and respect to be given without reservation, than to all those people of freedom loving countries who fight to lift the innocent and oppressed from the clutches of Islamic Fascism. God bless all the warriors who are serving and have served so bravely. Sergeant E-5, David J. Gerhauser, 2/504th Parachute Reg, 82nd Airborne

I want to thank all these amazing people who put there lives in danger to protect me! Iam truely thankful and want you all to no how brave and heroic you all truely are!
Thanks again, keep up the great work!

NO! War

My heart goes out to the families of those who serve. Thank you for your sacrifices. My son, went over at nineteen last year and I now share the pride and fear of those left behind. My prayers and thoughts are with our country and all who contribute to her safety now and for the future. For all those here and abroad who devotedly serve our country regardless of her trials and tribulations of the political realm here on the home soil, a simple 'Thank You' just doesn't seem enough. I'll continue in my efforts to fight for the rights of veterans affairs, military benefits and my active support of those serving in the war now as a means of appreciation. God Bless and God Speed.

Thanks you for your service! I am proud to have served and see others proudly doing the same! Do not let a few keep you from the great you are doing nothing will ever change your courage and strength for all that you protect and serve! God bless:) MOST THINGS ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR AND USUALLY THE HARDEST THING TO DO IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB ALL OF US ARE BEHIND YOU 100% AIRBORNE!

To all the troops fighting the Taliban, Thank you for hard work and sacrifice far from your homes. May God award your efforts with success. May the Afghans know what true freedom is. May those who kill for obscure reasons and promote terrorism be soundly and unequivocally defeated.

My cousin FRANK WELCH has ALWAYS BEEN MY HERO! HE is a TUNNEL RAT whom fought BRAVELY AND SURVIVED by the grace of GOD! I WILL NEVER FORGET what he did to PROTECT ME! Since then I have lived a very peaceful life yet never was able to say THANK YOU COUSIN! SO TODAY I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU! I know you never would think of yourself as a HERO but believe me YOU ARE! I remember my father throwing a firecracker under your table on the fourth of July as a prank and seeing the FEAR in your eyes as you ran for cover. WHAT A TRUE SOUL YOU ARE! Last year my friend JOSH MUNNS was TORTURED AND KILLED IN IRAQ BY FILTHY EVIL souls! HE WAS A BRAVE SOUL WHOM DIED WITH PRIDE! Without these kind of men we will all be either wearing rags on our heads and raping women praising Allah committing torturous acts on innocence or we shall live in peace!!!! In order for either to happen we MUST FIGHT! It is time to forget about the tragedies of war and FIGHT TO WIN NO MATTER WHAT! WARS ARE WON BY THE MOST BRAVEST AND DETERMINED UNTIL THE OTHER SIDE DECIDES IT IS NOT WORTH THE PAIN! Which side do we want to be on????? FOR ME IT IS THE ONE WHICH WINS! WE MUST FIGHT TO WIN NO MATTER HOW UGLY OR CRUEL IT MIGHT BE! WAR IS NEVER PRETTY!

i would like to thank all of ower troops for fighting for what is right and defending the strangers back at home.

all troops and firefighters (volinter or not) are my heros and i will always have there back.

Great pictures. May all german soldiers and all their allies in Afghanistan return safely to their families.

Wow so was zu sehen beunruhigt ein schon ein wenig ich fliege nächstes jahr rüber und dann mal sehen.

@# 315
Do u really expect pictures to be taken during a fight? You won't get to see pictures of german soldiers killing the bad boys, since the german gvt. still won't tell the truth to their people. Thanks to WW II, they're sticking to the version, that they are only building bridges and houses for the afghans, even though they already admitted that there is a "new quality" to that war - in other words: "we started killing". If u want to get the truth here in germany (i am german) u have to search the Internet for clues.

Daher möchte ich allen Soldaten jeglicher Nation meinen herzlichsten Dank aussprechen - Gott segne euch und eure Familien!!!
(Therefor i want to thank every soldier of every nation from the bottom of my heart - God bless you and your families!!!)

Thanks for these pictures. It shows that German soldiers are doing their job well.
@ #358: Sie haben einfach nur recht!
To all those who posted nice comments: Thank you very much! God bless you and your families.

Ha Ha! War is the best thing ever on the World. "One world, one war!"

Afghanistan never attacked Germany. I liked Gerhard Schröder, the former Federal Chancellor of germany, when he said NO to take part in the "war" in afghanistan. I'm looking forward to the time, when mankind has been vanished from earth.
So, to all german war supporting politicians and war supporters: GET LOST!!!

It's very sad seeing that all this is happening in my homeland and especially my land Badakhshan. It is even more painful to actually be from there and at the same being unable to help. I can't believe that now they are accusing my little town of being involved in terrorism which is located way in northern Afghanistan. LAY OFF of those poor civilians!! How much more pain do we have to bear? Trust me that land has been tortured by Soviets, then drought, and etc. Some of them they don't even know what does Terrorism mean. They are so poor and miserable themsleves. Of course I pity those Western soldiers too and their families abroad. But because of this stupid war we had to move from place to place. Being kicked out of our own land.

I am a major in the Canada Air Force and fought at Kandahar until I was wounded and sent back to Canada. Three months later I was back. Somebody named
"Eventempered" made a comment in January that the German soldiers were doing nothing. When our barracks were being shelled, he knocked me down and lay on top of me to protect me. He was killed. I don't feel I can say his name here. But he is more heroic than Eventempered could ever be.
All the pics are great. Thank you.

Maybe all those german politicians who don't admit that german troops are participating a war, should go on this page an search for the ISAF stuff.

Why, when there is no war, these pictures are in the "war" section?

when is the germany army going to start pulling there combat ? uk & us ,dutch, french EVEN LITTLE estonia IS FIGHT AND DAMN HARD TO! BUT GERMAN IS SIDELINED WHY? HAS'NT GERMANY HAD ENOUGH BAD EXPERIENCE TERRORISM? ARE THEY AFRAID,ILL TRAINED,TO LIBERAL TO PULL THERE WAIT,OR JUST HANG W/ THE WOMEN AND KIDS WHILE THE MEN TAKE CARE OF BUSSINESS ?

@364: Why are you blaming German soldiers? It is NOT the German soldiers who are ill trained, badly motivated, not willing to support their allies! It is (unfortuantely) our government, which is not able to "sell" the truth about Afghanistan to our people. the German government is afraid about "falling" soldiers, (they call it malicious murdered, if happens), because it never explained accurately to the German people why we are there! But what is your problem? Did you loose someone in combat? Then I am awfully sorry! I did too, and I understand your feelings! Good luck, and take care (brother in arms?)!

long life afghanistan ahahhahahhah afghanistan is the best country and brave people

Still bad? German army is doing nothing? Yeah, sure! If there is nobody dying, the German Army is bad fighting. If there are 50, 100, 125 whatever dead Taliban, why are even the U.S. Arrmed Forces are blaming us? Why? Are we not brothers in arms? Are we not fighting together in Afghanistan, against an asymetric enemy? Where is the distinction between policy and soldiers tactics? I am not saying "kill these bas....", but, honestly "give them a dam!"

god blass on afghanistan forces and ISAF
form Afghanistan

An alle deutschen Soldaten.
Euer Land ist stolz auf euch und ewig dankbar.