SECNAV Holiday Message to the Fleet
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS071211-17
Release Date: 12/11/2007 4:59:00 PM
From the Secretary of the Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter released the following holiday message to the fleet:
In this season of holidays and family, please accept my warmest wishes and gratitude for your service to our nation. This past year has been a time of achievement, progress, and renewed hope to many people of the world because of your dedication during these challenging times.
Service in the Navy and the Marine Corps often demands long deployments and periods of family separation, which are especially poignant during the holiday season. For those of you, who are standing the watch far from home, whether military or civilian, please know your sacrifices are recognized, your mission is important and your service, as well as that of your families, is deeply appreciated by the American people.
As members of the U.S. military, you have pledged to uphold and defend our constitution - protecting the rights of our fellow citizens, defending the nation against threats, and going in harms way in the defense of liberty. You carry on a long tradition of American patriots who have stoically borne great hardships in service to our country - from Valley Forge to Chosin Reservoir to Fallujah. Be proud of your unwavering service in promoting freedom and protecting our way of life.
As you share the spirit of the holidays with family and loved ones, or with your fellow shipmates, remember what we are fighting for, and never forget that you are in the thoughts and prayers of the American people, now, and always. Thank you for your service, and may god bless you and your families.
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