Back on a naval base
After all those years
A lump fills my throat
My eyes well with tears
Happy to be among my brethren
Just as you might suspect
The sight of each and everyone
Fills me with pride and respect
They're the best of the best
Men and women of the Military
True defenders of our freedoms
For they clearly see
The right to be free takes much more
Than some ink upon a scroll
But dedicated, patriotic American's
Sweat and blood on patrol
Doing what it takes
To stand in the breach
Who are the very breath
Of the liberties we teach
And tho I shed the uniform
Thirty seven years ago
I snap to attention, I salute
Men and women whom I know
Are the nations very best!
Shipmates tried and true
Men and women of the military
Pride of the red, white and blue!
Russ Pergram
