Three cheers to Gary for being one of the very few people in Hollywood willing to stand up and praise the efforts of our men and women in the military who are in harm's way fighting to keep this great country of ours free. Gary's tireless efforts are well documented through both his outspoken support of these heroes, his fund-raising efforts to support the troops and their families and, his recent trip to the Middle East to boost troop moral.

Actor Gary Sinise shakes hands with 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchiefs here after his flight in an F-16 Viper July 8 during a United Services Organization tour. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Nichole Adamowicz)