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2002-09-15

I am in the United States Coast Guard Active Duty, I have been for about seven years. 9/11/01 was a terrible nightmare, I relive the events when I put my uniform on to complete our daily missions of Homeland Security. I am grateful to be a part of our Nations Defense and I stand behind the Commander-In-Chief 100%. I salute the heros every day when the American flag is raised at Sunrise, and every night when it's lowered for Taps at Sunset. America is strong and I feel that we were all brought together to fight for what is rightfully ours. Freedom.....

Karen Olson, E-5, USCG