The military - Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force train for war and hope (pray) for peace. We all understand that. Military would rather train than fight, because it's better for us, our wives, and children.

But there is a "war" of sorts in the US. It's been a traditional, annual event, and it embodies some of the best qualities of the American spirit: courage, strength, loyalty, honor and brotherhood.

I'm talking of course, about the annual Army-Navy game which is a Thanksgiving Day tradition as wonderful and exciting as the various parades throughout the country. This game is a bit special, because each service has won 49 games.

This service rivalry has a long history, and there has been much written about it over the years. One of the finest sights I've ever seen was watching the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen honoring each other after the game.

If you're going to the game in person be sure to give Operation Gratitude a hand and bring a comfort item for a troop who's not at home with his family. If you're going to watch the game on TV from your living room, how about donating a few bucks to help our brothers and sisters in uniform?

Gooooooo Army!