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Show 10 Cp T.r md COMMENTS 1991. April tflftiD basis Q&m v 5 Pride shows around U.S.A., patriotism becomes 'in' thing by Mij. Jerry Meredith Oaden ALC Office of Public Affairs never was a good war, but there are There when good things do come as a of war. The best example ever is the visible resurgence of patriotism that has grown out of Operation Desert Storm. As a reservist traveling in civilian circles, I often get a different perspective on world events than those of you who travel around the country from base to base. Away from military bases, people sometimes have a hard time understanding the need for a strong military response to world events. But Desert Storm wasn't that way. I couldn't see any difference between military towns and mainstream America. Over the past few months I've been in Portland, Ore.; San Diego, Calif.; Indianapolis, Ind.; and untold numbers of small towns in Arizona, Idaho, old-fashion- New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The most impressive part of the outpouring of patriotism is its universal nature. Patriotism has been equally evident in all kinds of communities. Big cities, small towns, isolated farms, towns near bases and towns that seldom see members of the military. They all sport yellow ribbons and wave American flags. Pride in America and what it stands for has been pretty low in recent years. Those of us who We can't relax security; terrorists don't let up by MSgt. Tony Gross Davis-Montha- AFB, Ariz. t long last we are finally out of 'Threatcon Bravo and Al- kpha." We can now park our cars next to the office instead of three blocks away. At last we can relax. were in ROTC on college campuses during Vietnam could write a book on the subject. But it seems to be back, with a vengeance. It is especially exciting to see the school yards bedecked in yellow, red, white and blue. From a large urban high school in downtown Phoenix to a very small rural school in Wyoming, trees are literally covered with yellow ribbons, and large banners hang above school doors pronouncing "We love our troops." Some classes even adopted their very own service member. I really believe we have a chance of raising a with lots of of Americans good generation seen even I've an increased level pride. I of patriotism in my own kids, and thought I already had them pretty well up to standard. The difference of course, is that now patriotism is "in." What could be better? There's no doubt that war is hell, and we all mourn the loss of even one of our comrades, but at least part of Desert Storm has been sheer heaven. And, personally, I think it's long overdue. Wrong. If that's the way you're thinking, you've helped the terrorist accomplish half his mission. Traditionally, terrorists look for what are known as "soft targets," or targets that lack a strong security awareness. Base security police are well aware of that fact. We've seen soft targets Editor's To keep our military communities free of terrorism, it takes a total team effort. That means everyone, from the security sentry on the flightline, to the secretaries in the offices, to the children who ride buses to and from off base schools. While the war in the Persian Gulf may be over, the war against terrorism continues everywhere -- Editor's nolo: Sergeant Gross is to the 836th assigned Security Police Article Squadron at Tactical Command Air Nru's courtesy of Davis-Montha- n. Service. 3 r TAIl S GOLF CLUB SERVICE To Your Head o 0 nofx Major Meredith is an Individual in the Public Affairs Office. Mobilization Augmentee hit, both on and off base, at installations in Berlin, Beirut and the Philippines. 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