SSgt Daniel Burruss returned to Iraq in May of 2005 and is currently stationed at Camp Bucca, Iraq near Umm Qasr. He performs patrols and convoys in the Iraq area. SSgt Daniel Burruss' duties include trainer for the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. SSgt Burruss trains squadron personnel to ensure knowledge of related duties. He oversees all training for all personnel on techniques and procedures unique to the career field. He has been stationed in Wichita, Kansas at McConnell Air Force Base for the past four years. SSgt Burruss is the son of Homer and Shirley Burruss of Chelsea, brother to his four sisters, Susan, Cindy, Laura and Rosemarie, and an awesome uncle to his eleven nieces and nephews.

This is my husband, Sgt. Roger Cote. He is currently in Iraq. He was deployed on July 3rd of this year. Shortly after graduating from high school, he joined the Coast Guard in Maine, which he hopes to go back to one day. He is now serving with the Army 758th Maintenance Company.

He is the son of Ron and Patricia Cote, older brother to Julie and David and an awesome dad to our son Matthew. He is a wonderful husband and friend to me. His whole family and all his friends miss him very much and cannot wait for his safe return home. We are very proud of all he has done and continues to do.

We love you Roger.
Melissa Cote.

I am so proud of my husband who is serving with the 45th in Afghanistan. He has been deployed since late August 2003. It has been a challenge for our entire family. But, he has our unending support. He has left his family and life on hold for a year to proudly serve his country. We are truly blessed to be his family.

We love you Dave. Hurry home safe. Love Jill, Lizzie and Allie.

Christopher J. Fimpel is a two-time veteran of the War on Terror. He is currently stationed in Baghdad. He is a loving son and devoted husband and father. His welcome home ceremony is Friday, November 10th, 2006. He will be home one year before returning to fight for the country he loves. He has received a combat award while carrying out duties overseas.

This is my husband SGT Jamos Loghry recieving his promotion from Specialist to Seargent. He is currently deployed for his second tour of duty to Iraq, with 4/1 FA. We are very proud of him and hope for his safe return home.He has two sons Jonathan and Jacob and his wife Brandy, all currently in Fort Riley, KS. His parents are Vernon and Becky Bias from Chouteau, OK. We love you Jamos and come home soon!!

This is my handsome husband Spc. Patrick Matheny, Jr. He is currently deployed to Al Asad, Iraq with the 249th Guntruck Company. I am so so proud of him. He works really hard every day and is so brave. I miss my man and can't wait for him to come back home to Ft.Bragg, North Carolina. Please pray for all of our troops.

This is SFC Steven Modesto, My fiance. I live in Grove, he has just been deployed to Taji, Iraq. He has a son, Andy, that just graduated from Tuttle, OK. He is going into basic training for the Army June 15th, and my youngest, Michael, will not graduate from Grove until next year, but will start basic this summer as well on the 21st of June. My oldest son Chris just came back after serving one year in Iraq. I am very proud of all!!!!! I hate being away from them, but we do what it takes to keep America SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MISS THEM ALL.

This is my son-in-law James Russell holding his new son. Devin was only 2 weeks old when his dad had to leave. My daughter is living at Grand Forks Airforce Base in North Dakota, it's a long way from Oklahoma. But she's done good at being a single parent. I want all of our military people to hurry up and come home. And I'm proud of all of them and the sacrifices they are making for us over there and the ones left back home.

My husband SSG Corey Taylor is currently deployed to Iraq. He was on Active Duty in the Army from June 1992 until April 1999. He enlisted in the Army Reserves December 2003. He is deployed with the 482nd Transportation Company out of Cherokee, Iowa. He is a squad leader of 10 soldiers. He started his 18-month deployment in July 2004. He is scheduled to come home July 2005 for his two weeks of R&R.

We have three daughters Adoesha 10, Amari 4, and Ashanta 3. My husband wears an "A" combat patch on his left shoulder and an "W" unit patch on his right shoulder. He told our daughters the "A" is for them, and the "W" is for all his women. So we are always by his side. We Love Him and Miss Him so much. We pray for him all the time.

Thank You, Frances Taylor