While most Americans were celebrating Independence Day with BBQs, time with family, parades, and fireworks, a few American patriots that protect those liberties recommitted themselves to serving as the sheepdogs responsible for securing and ensuring that way of life.
235 U.S. service members from all branches of service reenlisted today during a ceremony called “Operation Enduring Commitment – The Red, White and True” at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. One Soldier for every year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On hand for the ceremony was U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commanding general of the NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan. In this photo, General Petraeus smiles for a photo with U.S. Army Spc. Don Ellen after administering the oath of re-affirmation and re-enlistment. As you know, General Petraeus served as the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom 1. Both Soldiers are sporting the unit patch in this photo by Lt. JG. Haraz Ghanbari.
