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As Iraq War Ends, YDA Pauses to Thank Our Troops

In January 2009, President Obama took office with 142,000 troops on the ground in Iraq. Today, the last of our service members are coming home and all U.S. military bases within the country are closing. After nine years, a war that profoundly affected our generation is over.

Throughout the past decade, more than a million Americans have served in Iraq. Nearly 4,500 made the ultimate sacrifice and tens of thousands more were wounded. As this war comes to a close, we pay tribute to all of these individuals who have given so much for our country.

YDA is firmly committed to ensuring that all those who served continue to receive the care and benefits they have earned for themselves and their families. As thousands of Americans return home, it’s imperative that we provide quality health-care, ensure access to education and training to re-enter the civilian work force, and encourage companies to hire our troops and put them back to work. We will fight for these priorities in the coming months and years.

President Obama has kept his word and brought the war in Iraq to a responsible end; the Iraqi people now have full responsibility for the security of their nation. All the while, the President has restored our position of leadership in the global community and has achieved major milestones in the war on terror including the elimination of Osama bin Laden. Of course, none of this would be possible without the brave men and women serving in the military.

It’s no secret that many of us first became involved in politics in 2008 because of the Iraq War. Today we can stand proud of our troops and our president as this conflict comes to a close.

We ask that you leave a comment on this post below to show your thanks for our troops and their service in this war. Our DISQUS comment system will allow you to sign in with your username and password for Facebook, Twitter, or other popular social networking sites to leave your comments.

Sincerely,

Rod Snyder

President, Young Democrats of America

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dvasquez

Thank you so much for your dedication to our country, its people, and to the freedom of people everywhere. May you have a safe and blessed holiday season.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10120362 Clarissa Aranda

Home of the free because of the brave! Thank you!
Anonymous

Than you so much..
Andy Blevins

I salute each and every one of you for your sacrifices. I know it was not an easy road, but each of you willingly stood the watch, so that our fellow Americans could sleep easy at night. You now stand relieved, go home and enjoy the holidays with your family. It is our turn to make sure you sleep easy at night.

Very Respectfully,
CTM2 Anthony Blevins, USN
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jen-Halbert/528297112 Jen Halbert

congrats, guys. i’m honestly not sure why we started this war, but all of us and hopefully all of you are thrilled it’s ending.
Anonymous

I’m incredibly proud that our soldiers will be returning home. Thank you for your service. I hope you can start the new year at peace, and back with your loved ones state-side. And thank you President Obama for ending the war. Let’s move forward and continue working for a more just and peaceful world.
http://twitter.com/ndecenzo Nick DeCenzo

Thank you for your sacrifice and service in this war.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1052958443 Jessica Quirk

Not enough words exist to accurately express my gratitude and the gratitude of this Nation for the service and sacrifice made by our brave military men and women. These are the individuals who truly embody what it means to be an American. This would not be the Land of The Free if it were not also the Home of The Brave such as yourselves. With everything inside of me, I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all members of the United States Military for your continued service and never-ending bravery. You make your Country proud. God Bless.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1052958443 Jessica Quirk

Not enough words exist to accurately express my gratitude and the gratitude of this Nation for the service and sacrifice made by our brave military men and women. These are the individuals who truly embody what it means to be an American. This would not be the Land of The Free if it were not also the Home of The Brave such as yourselves. With everything inside of me, I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all members of the United States Military for your continued service and never-ending bravery. You make your Country proud. God Bless.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=663089755 Kelly Connaughton

I can never thank you enough for your courage, leadership and service to our country. Welcome Home!!!
Nick D

Thanks so much for your commitment and service to our country! So glad you’re all coming home.
Sandeep Nair

I appreciate all the difficult work, commitment, sacrifices and pains you all had suffered on behalf of your fellow Americans. I hope our government will repay you all just and properly for your valiant actions. Know that we will always have the backs of our vets. Thanks to my closest friends Fabian, James, Edwin, and David in being true men of honor.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1636466684 Malena Barajas

Thank you and welcome home!
Anonymous

“Thank you” seems too insufficient to express my gratitude to you all. Welcome home! Best to you and yours!
Anonymous

Thank you to all those that served, specailly my uncles and my homies that never came back.
http://www.facebook.com/JPGPhoto Joseph Gidjunis

Job well done. Your sacrifices are respected and appreciated. Welcome home!
Kristen Ross

Thank you for your sacrifice. Whether home is in the West, Northeast, South, etc. you will surely be welcomed home by many loved ones. Thank you.
http://twitter.com/emtjen82 Jen Heller

Thank you for everything you do! Welcome home!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1258531292 Monica DiLeo

Thank you so much for all you have done to preserve everything and freedom that we hold dear in this country. Your service is invaluable!!!!
Swanee Edwards

I lost my young husband in Viet Nam while I was pregnant with our first child, so I understand the sacrafices that our Troops have had to make to protect us back home. For many of you, this is the first time leaving home. Thank you does not begin to convey my appreciation for all of your hard work in keeping this Country free. WELCOME HOME & GOD BLESS all of you!
https://me.yahoo.com/a/3uSjMCAxsO1H6mj5nEZ5Rmpl7ha0IsI-#0ec89 christa

Today is quite a significant day not only for our generation, but for America’s history. I’d like to thank our amazing troops, and every single family member who backed them up.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Ashley-Wilson/1386173316 Ashley Wilson

My father was in Iraq for two tours during the course of this war, so I understand the huge sacrifice it is to serve our country, for both the soldier and their family. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for us. Imagine a puzzle- each soldier is one of those pieces. Alone, they might not seem like much, but you can’t see the picture without all of them working together. Thank you for protecting us, without your service, more lives could have been lost. Welcome Home, and good luck. It’s hard to get used to home again, but its well worth it. God Bless.