For Flag and Country

Some of the men and women in the United States military are also the sons and daughters of the CNMI.

The aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks have put these brave souls in the forefront of the country’s fight against terrorism. They have come from all three islands of the Northern Marianas chain – Saipan, Rota, and Tinian.

Whether they are deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan, currently serving in other flashpoints, or training to go there—they’ve all made their families and community proud by risking life and limb in the service of Uncle Sam.

(Editor’s Note: At last count about 150 men and women from the CNMI have been called to arms. Only a fraction of that number appears in today’s photo spread. Saipan Tribune is encouraging family members and friends to add to this list for future publication.)