I've been a away for a few days, catching up on some much needed R and R, so today was my first chance to watch some 2012 Olympics coverage. Thanks to the Armed Forces Network we have access to coverage all day long. Tonight at dinner I watched as Sgt Vincent Hancock from the US Army Marksmanship school took the Gold Medal in a shooting event.
Duh!
I would be disappointed if he took anything less than gold. It would be one thing if he won less than gold in the long jump, soccer, or something of that nature...but he shoots for a living. Not only does he shoot for a living, he does it as a member of the greatest army in the history of warfare.
It's always a patriotic moment when an American proves to be the best in their sport. It was especially gratifying though when it was a fellow soldier taking home the gold. Listening to The Star Spangled Banner in Afghanistan, via London made me feel quite patriotic both as a fan of Sport and as a participant in this current war.
Until next time...
Chris
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