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letter. Sgt. Gary Teal, assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion out of Fort Gordon, Ga., recently deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan. A native of Hanover, Md., he writes to family members in his home state as well as in New Jersey and Ohio. Dear Elisa, Mom, Dad, Mark and Karen, I miss and love you all. Your love and support means so much to me. I have been mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and have found myself here in Afghanistan. You have always supported me during my deployments and this one has been no exception. Your prayers and letters help to keep me motivated for this extremely important mission. Through prayer and patience, I know our nation will heal and prevail. 
Sgt. Steve B. Austin, assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion out of Fort Gordon, Ga., recently deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan. He writes to his wife and three daughters in Denver. Dear Jennifer, Madison, Hailey and Erin, Every day, I think about how lucky I am to have such a great family. I love you all, and miss you terribly. I am thankful, however, that I have the privilege and honor to serve my country in the name of security and freedom. We are fighting the good fight so you can be safe.
Army Capt. Clark C. Hatch, a third-generation service member from Littleton, Colo., was three when his father shipped out to Vietnam, the same age his son, Connor, is now. He is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Forces Central Command-Kuwait. Phillip Hatch, a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam conflicts, died in 1997. Dear Pop, Oh, how I wish I could talk with you! That free-flowing, uninhibited talk we would have on the phone or over a couple of beers when I would visit. You were always there to help me figure out the answers. Always there to listen, calmly guiding me toward the answer to my problems.
 Master Sgt. Sandra J.B. Rosiere, assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, Ga., writes from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to her family back home.Dear Ashley, Brandon, Nezzie and Dad, I love you very much! I am proud to be here in Afghanistan doing great things in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I am very proud to be an American, serving in the United States Army, fighting terrorism. This is exactly why I joined. I love what I do and thank you for your sacrifices. I promise to be home as soon as I can.
 Sgt. Giancarlo Rodriguez, assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, Ga., writes from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to his family in Augusta, Ga. Rodriguez is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Dear Johana, Melanie, Carla and Mom, I love you and miss you very much. I am here in Afghanistan, fighting terrorism and serving my country with pride and honor. I really appreciate and thank you for the sacrifices you have made. I promise to be back home as soon as possible.
 Maj. David H. Carstens of the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, Ga., writes from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to his family back home.Dear Miki and Mom, You are foremost on my mind. We are all working tirelessly to complete our mission and get home safely. You would truly be proud of the young men and women who serve with me. They are the best our society has to offer. Intelligent, motivated and unified in spirit … there is no one with whom I’d rather serve in combat.
Army Sgt. Laura Jimenez, with the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion out of Fort Gordon, Ga., deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. She is originally from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Dear Jose and family, Thanks for supporting me while I’m in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Jose, if it wasn’t for the chance to hear your voice at least once a week, my time here would be unbearable. As soon as I get back, I will fulfill my promise to you.
Sgt. Jamie K. Roth, assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, Ga., writes from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to his family back home. Roth is originally from Colorado Springs, Colo. Dear Madison, McKensy and Alicia, Greetings from Afghanistan! I love and miss you all very much. We are doing the things that we’ve been trained to do. I feel like we are making a difference. Be good for Mommy. I will be home soon.
Army 1st Sgt. Daniel Hill, with the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion out of Fort Gordon, Ga., is deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, for Operation Enduring Freedom. Here he writes to his two children. Dear America, and especially Dan and Dominyque, Thank you for your support. I am honored to be a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. After 18 years of service and transcontinental travels, I feel obligated to rid the world of terrorism. It’s a small price to pay for future generations. The world is becoming increasingly smaller, and America, the leader of the free world, has to ensure the world is safe for future generations.
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