Paratroopers in Poland: Lessons from the 82nd Airborne Division's Deployment to Europe - Modern...

"The vehicle was overflowing with luggage. After she slammed the tailgate closed and as she moved back toward the driver’s door, she looked at me, in my uniform. For a brief moment, it seemed as if time was stopped for both of us. I saw a small light blue and yellow flag on the vehicles’ license plates and she likely noticed the subdued US flag on my right shoulder—we shared a moment of realization as we each understood why the other was there."