Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces knows what they signed up for, and they know what their job is, and they are proud of their job.

You know, 1% of us is in the armed forces, protecting the other 99, and they're all volunteers.

I extend my deepest gratitude to our Armed Forces and first responders serving both at home and abroad in the war against terrorism.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

I was Minister for the Armed Forces in the Ministry of Defence for two years prior to being appointed Defence Secretary.

If I had another life, that's what I'd be - a regimental sergeant major or a similar rank. That's where the spirit of the armed forces is.