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As we prepare for the peaceful transition of presidential power to reflect the will of the voters, it is appropriate to reflect for a moment on the men and women of the armed forces – from the first shots of the American Revolution to this very hour – who have fought and died to protect our democratic way of life.
The United States has about 1.3 million active-duty personnel serving around the world in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, Coast Guard and Space Force – a buffer against those who would seek to dominate and do us harm. Today, we recognize two with New Mexico ties – one of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
didn t know how large the force he was up against but he pressed on anyway and his team killed or captured 12 enemy fighters. because of his bravery, he was the first hispanic american to be awarded the air force combat action medal. air force combat action medal. i tell this story because for decades computer ree cans like juan and ramon have put themselves in harm s way for a simple reason. they want to protect the country that they love. their willingness to serve, their willingness to sacrifice is as american as apple pie. or as arroz the aspirations and the