That sounds about right.
Whereas I don't support the war itself in Iraq or Afghanistan, I DO support the troops, regardless of what nationality they are, they are doing a tough job out there, and don't get the recognition they deserve for it either.
I never used to have any respect for people in the army (no more than anyone else I mean), but after reading loads of different articles on the net, along with some amazing camera footage not generally available over here, I have to say that they deserve every little bit of respect for the job they are doing, regardless of the reasons (which just happens to be beyond their control)