I have been hearing growing concern from family and friends that the Army is not providing its soldiers the necessities to fight the war. I would like to address this issue. I believe that many are quick to criticize the Army for not providing everything we need, but forget that this nation as a whole is in this fight together, whether we agree with the reasoning or not. The Army is often referred to as a reflection of American society. It is, to a certain degree, a representation. The Army cannot win a war without the support of the people. The sacrifices at home during past wars, donating raw materials and collecting funds, have had a direct impact on the fight abroad. This war is no different. As a nation, if we are not together in this fight, then we will ultimately fail in our tasks at hand. The Army has committed itself and needs the support from the homefront. I request that you ask yourself, “What have I done to support my fellow Americans in this fight,” before you start to criticize how the Army conducts business. Please do not take personal offense to these requests (I know I have been guilty of this in the past). The Army cannot win a war when the nation’s people do not sacrifice to support its cause. Driving us apart is the goal of our enemy, attempting to intimidate and scare us with videos showing the killing our soldiers. This War is a test of wills; more for Americans at home than for the men and women here. This is why I have implored your help. I know that all of you have already sacrificed and continue to. I appreciate everything you have done and continue to do for me and my soldiers.