he rushed to protect his teammates and his platoon's flank.t of the fight, he even fired backal weapon, lying exposed current for mile after mile -- his tank turret for mile after mile. was one of the first americans killed in the iraq war. i know firsthand how tough the fighting was that day. it is onlyting the army has named its n m-10 booker. that name honors staff sergeant book robert booker of nebraska who was positive she was -- he wassly awarded his stunningtunisia during world war ii. e work of people like staff sergeant booker and private booker and on the courage and character of her service members. and it depends on the stamina and strength of their families and loved ones. weur troops and their families do every day in so many unsungwe know the dangers. defending our republic carries risks. goes beyond the dangers of combat. by necessity, u.s. military training is challenging. our operations worldwide can put we still too many of our service members and veterans to suicide. our troops andime. oung deployments and the painful absences. they know the pride that never fades a