Yes, residents still support the troops 100 percent, as anyone will gladly tell you.
They are a product of an inherited, imperial history of clothing, of our particular war-fighting history and of the "support the troops" trope so common in 21st century war rhetoric.
Rep. WALZ: I know that the fear is that we're going to get boxed into a corner, saying that you don't support the troops because you're not giving them money.
Additional troops, even if available to deploy, could not be added until later this year because it would take that much time to build out the required infrastructure in Afghanistan to support the troops, Gates explained.
Like the distinction between the Democrats and the Republicans and the White House and Congress seems to be, okay, we'll fund the war, we'll support the troops, we want success, but there can't be a timeline.
Mr. ROSEAU: Yes, but I was going to say that Dodd may be against the war, but he's totally in support of the troops.
So what happened is it tied support for the troops, you know, to an idea of no arbitrary deadline.
"A French jet was scrambled to support the Malian troops and struck a Malian vehicle, either because it was too close or it was poorly marked, " he said.
But watch what happens in their districts if the issue becomes reduced support for troops in the field.
The U.N. can offer some support, but the troops have to be African.
President GEORGE W. BUSH: I look forward to listening to ideas from the new leaders of Congress on the best way to support our troops on the front lines and win the war on terror.
In 1994 he was reinstated with the support of US troops, but was forbidden by the constitution from standing for a second consecutive term in 1995, leaving his then-ally, Rene Preval, to stand successfully in his stead.
Besides the support of the receiving line, troops also are offered snacks and the use of a cell phone to call their loved ones, free of charge.
And that means providing the support to our troops and families when they need it, and the health care and benefits that our veterans deserve.
The new elements do get in the way: you have to build your base to support troops in the game, which might frustrate players who are just looking to play Risk.
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"Working together with his colleagues in the squadron, he will be in a difficult and demanding job, and I ask that he be left to get on with his duties and allowed to focus on delivering support to the coalition troops on the ground, " he said, in remarks quoted by the Press Association news agency.
At the same time, we accelerated or increased weapons programs needed to confront real and growing threats -- the Joint Strike Fighter, the Littoral Combat Ship, and more helicopters and reconnaissance support for our troops at the front.
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They're the airmen, like those here today, who provide the close air support that saves the lives of our troops on the ground.
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Kerry disputes the characterization, saying he never opposed support for troops but did disagree with the final version of the bill because of how it would be funded.
"It's a great way to support the UK's troops and their families, " said WMC's Fiona Allan.
Donut's base is home to several dozen A-10 Warthogs, aircraft that give close air support to troops on the front lines.
The greatest support our troops can get is a policy that works.
The UK is providing logistical support to French troops who were asked into the west African nation in January to help counter an Islamist insurgency.
President GEORGE W. BUSH: Here in Washington, members of both parties recognize that our most solemn responsibility is to support our troops in the war on terror.
It carries a host of satellite and laser-guided bombs and is able to remain over targets for long periods of time to assist in close-air support for troops on the ground.
Several days later, at a press conference with Karzai, the newly appointed secretary general of the NATO military alliance, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, called for NATO countries to contribute more troops to support the Afghan government.
The majority of the troops do not leave the base and are in various support roles for U.S. troops across Afghanistan.
In 1965, when the first American troops went into action in support of the South, Mr Thieu was the head of the military government.
Last week, American officials circulated a draft United Nations resolution to members of the Security Council urging other countries to commit money, troops and other support towards the rebuilding of Iraq.
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