The images of the overseas soldiers enjoying the Superbowl are great...

[Earth_First]

However, many long faces are visible within the ranks after the cameras have gone dark.

My brother in law, just home today from anti-piracy operations in the coalition force says that the enlisted men and women are scared shitless about the possibility of engaging Iran.

It's a discussion you cannot avoid throughout the day, he says. Whether directly engaged in conversation with fellow enlisted, or overhearing the quiet whispers at meal times, it's being talked about at length, and many are not thrilled about the prospect.

It will likely be little reported on, but our brave men and women of the service are fed up with endless war...

[gregtownsand]

1. Agree.

NT

[Earth_First]

2. Welcome to DU! n/t

[think]

3. K&R

[southernyankeebelle]

4. Just say the word the majority of republicans hate to hear "DRAFT". You can't keep sending

troops over and over without effect. The Iranian people and the american people don't want war either.