Today is the 3rd of July here in America (CONUS). In Iraq and Afghanistan and most of the Pacific Ocean region, it is the 4th of July. We are not being the first, but we are adding our grateful thanks to you in uniform and in military support who make the meaning of July 4th enduring. We served ourselves in the Navy 25 years, and we hold you in the highest esteem. Along with Happy Birthday to our grand country go our unending thanks to you for keeping the lamp of freedom lit.