Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more.

Sometimes you're in great demand. Then suddenly your career hits the breaks.

Yeah, I volunteered to support the troops, and get out there and show them that we care about them.

But I've got more to learn, too. I don't feel like I'm done or I know it all.

Its a way for you to support the children by sending pencils, beanie babies or soccer balls. That all started because of one of those convoys I was on.

When I think of work, it's mostly about having control over your destiny, as opposed to being at the mercy of what's out there.

So for, you know, for a good 20 years now I've been involved with veterans and soldiers and in support of them no matter what they're doing.