The following is from Texas Land Comissioner Jerry Patterson:
As you know, I'm a retired Marine and Vietnam veteran.
My son Travis, pictured below, is a Marine helicopter pilot with 3 tours under his belt (2 in Iraq and 1 off the Straits of Hormuz). He is the fifth consecutive generation of our family to serve his country in time of war and we have strong opinions about the great military tradition in America.
That shared tradition with my son is one of my greatest joys in life. It is also one of my greatest responsibilities. Read more about President Obama, Our Armed Forces Are Stretched Too Thin