I Loved the War More Than I Loved ... You.

‘Deploying was my only love until I met you.’

Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), depart a bus and walk toward a C-17 transport Passenger Transit Center at MK Air Base as a transition point on their way in and out of the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr., U.S. Army

Commentary

I never really loved anything growing up. When I raised my right hand, I knew I loved America, July 4th was my favorite holiday, and I wanted to make a difference. I had no clue what I signed up for. The next thing I know I’m stepping off a plane for my first deployment and I have my first mission. I was in love.