In Honor Of The 4th of July, 15 Patriotic Photos Of Deployed U.S. Troops.

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:23:42 -0400

To all the VETERANS whom have served this country perfoming DUTY HONOR COUNTRY. I Cordially say thank you for my Independence Day living in America the Beautiful. "Freedom isn't Free!) Enjoy the 50 Gun Salute to the Nation.
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As the United States closes in on its 239th birthday, it’s worth recognizing that there are still tens of thousands of U.S. troops deployed across the globe. They perform missions ranging from the mundane to the terrifying, everything from aircraft maintenance to Special Operations raids.

To mark July 4 — Independence Day — Checkpoint has compiled 15 photographs of deployed U.S. troops and the American flag. As the images show, service members regularly reflect on its meaning and incorporate it into ceremonies. The flags are sometimes sent home to relatives or others whom they want to thank for support.

Enjoy the holiday, everyone.

In honor of the 4th of July, 15 patriotic photos of deployed U.S. troops

From the deserts of Iraq to the open waters of the Pacific, U.S. troops fly 'Old Glory.'

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jul 4 at 2015 12:24 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:24:50 -0400

Thank you Joe for your service.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2015 12:54 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:54:45 -0400

Great post!!

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 4 at 2015 12:59 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:59:40 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL This is a great post and the pictures are awesome. Check out this picture taken by one my former Company Commanders. Gar Mountain — in Afghanistan.