A tribute to U.S. troops

Here's the appropriate salute to American soldiers far from home this holiday season: "Pause to pray for Americans fighting terrorism" by Caspar W. Weinberger, Peter Schweizer and Wynton C. Hall in today's USA Today.

Many Americans will be forgoing holiday celebrations with their families this season to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. We need to give them their due recognition for their efforts in the war on terror. As we gather with our families this holiday season, let us pray for those who cannot celebrate with theirs.

Right on.