I honestly never cared about race, only competency. In the military now for the most part that's how it works, and there are as many races as whites these days. I guess I grew up without racism in my family, and for that I am grateful. Then again I lived in South America and the Caribbean for more than 10 years. Many of my best friend are Latino or Black. I'm glad the military has moved on from the old race crap, it was wrong in the first place. Any man or woman who serves should be honored, especially if they lose their lives in combat. I have many nights that I can't sleep remembering those who didn't come back...