>> hi, my name is sergeant matthew shalfu, from massachusetts army national guard infantry, 181st. i had the honor and pleasure of serving with the 506th in paktik province in afghanistan. i just want to let you guys know you're definitely absolutely not forgiven in that unit. every week we have "band of brother" nights. we watch the series over and over. and the amazing part of this, when dick winters passed away, i unfortunately wasn't there. i was hit with an ied so i was in walter reed, but my lieutenant informed me when mr. winters had passed away, the 506 stopped all missions in afghanistan on the day of his death. so big salute to you. you're not forgotten. from the bottom of my heart, thank you. [ applause ] >> the gentleman who talked was a member of the 506th in afghanistan. the gentleman who talked was a member of the 506 in afghanistan. veterans who come back talk about watching, they're in a tent in the desert and they're all gathered around watching "band of brothers." and i think what a tribute that is to you guys that it's a different war, they're out in the desert