I enlisted in the Air Force in 1980 when President Reagan, thankfully, restored our military after the Carter years. I was in Germany when the Wall was torn down, thanks to Reagan. The first President Bush continued this greatness of protecting our country. During the first Gulf War, Bush won that war, but as history shows us, the decision to not take care of Sadaam haunts us today.

Next, Clinton, for eight years, did a fantastic job of gutting our military to the bones. Clinton also failed to focus on the terrorist attacks and to take decisive action: 1993 -- World Trade Center, Khobar Towers; 1998 -- U.S. Embassies, Kenya and Tanzania; 2000 -- USS Cole. His response: Clinton popped off a few missiles and failed to kill Osama Bin Laden when he had the chance -- guess he had a date with Monica. Clinton's failure to protect our interests around the world gave Osama the go ahead he needed for 9/11. It was a miracle to see our country unite in 2001 and vow to take the war to the terrorists worldwide. This is exactly what Bush has done for seven years.

That united voice didn't last very long thanks to politics. We have Move On.Org taking out an ad against Gen. Petreaus calling him "Gen. Betray Us." So America, once again the game of politics is upon us. On the Democratic side we have Pelosi, Code Pink, Cindy Sheehan, Michael Moore, Move On, Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright and all associated far-left liberals.

Is this the voice you want in the White House? I, for one, have no trust in Barack Obama to protect our country. Please elect John McCain, as he is the president I want to sign my retirement certificate.

CMSgt John D. Sledz

Pinehurst