What you're fighting for

With the US Military sending thousands of troops, aircraft carriers, planes, and vehicles into what would appear to be unavoidable combat, our brave soldiers might not have had enough time to say good-bye to their loved ones, friends, and families. Taking up position thousands of miles from home in a hostile, foreign, unforgiving region of land might cause these troops to forget who and what they're fighting for. Today's update is dedicated to the US soldiers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us and our wonderful country. Without further ado, let me present a Something Awful citizens of America gallery, showcasing the people that you're fighting to defend.

God bless you, men and women, for agreeing to run the risk of being shot so you may protect the lives of these people. It takes a special kind of person to do this without turning the gun on themselves, and for this I commemorate you. May you all come home safely so we can all figure out a way for this to never happen again (both the terrorists and the people featured above).

– Rich "Lowtax" Kyanka (@richard_kyanka)