"We sleep peaceably in our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm." George Orwell* (1903-1950)

This page is dedicated to those 'rough men' and women who sacrifice daily so that we don't have to. Please remember them when you sit down to a hot meal, as you get into your warm, comfortable bed each night, and every time you enjoy the presence of you spouse and children...all in the comfort and safety of your own home. They have given up all of these things and more, hopefully for just a little while, for you.

*Students of Orwell are divided as to whether or not he actually said this. There's no record of it, but the thought is generally accepted as in keeping with his character and the statement is widely attributed to him.

To include your pictures of military personnel serving in Afghanistan and Iraq on this website please send them to Steve Cooper at paladintraining@sc.rr.com

Ty Miller, fellow Raven and infamous paramedic-at-large somewhere in Iraq
Wesley Greene
"My brother, LTC Greg Kitchens, USMCR, somewhere in Iraq."
Jason Wyllie