He asked his wife to send him dirt (U.S. soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil -- to bring them good luck.
Of all the things he could have asked his wife to send to him from home...........he asked for American soil.
@Imhotrodcrazy wrote:Fantastic article MVV, thanks for sharing with us. I have a family member who was just deployed a week ago to Afghanistan for his third tour of duty. He is a pilot on a troop carrier. My hat is off to all of our brave men and women in the service, both past and present.
I hope he stays safe.
Each generation carries the torch forward and protects those who served before them. Just as I was proud to serve and protect my father's (World War II) generation the brave men and women of today now protect me. 
that is so awesome! thanks for posting this. it made my day
@MarineVietVet wrote:
@Imhotrodcrazy wrote:Fantastic article MVV, thanks for sharing with us. I have a family member who was just deployed a week ago to Afghanistan for his third tour of duty. He is a pilot on a troop carrier. My hat is off to all of our brave men and women in the service, both past and present.
I hope he stays safe. Thank you MVV
Each generation carries the torch forward and protects those who served before them. Just as I was proud to serve and protect my father's (World War II) generation the brave men and women of today now protect me.
@Anonymous wrote:That is awesome MarineVietVet, thank you for sharing that with us!
@ Imhotrodcrazy, I hope your family member stays safe and returns home to you and your family very soon, God Bless our Troops and the USA!!!!
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