A FAMILY AFFAIR

Staff Sgt. Thomas Beck won't be leaving his entire family behind when he deploys to Iraq; his wife and oldest daughter are going, too.

"I'm glad both of them are going with me," said Thomas Beck, 40. "We don't want to be split up."

Beck, his wife, Geraldine, and daughter Krissy belong to the Kentucky Army National Guard's 2123 Transportation Company, driving the 54-ton trucks used to haul large equipment such as tanks.

The three reported recently to a training center for preparation to deploy at an undisclosed time.

It's not uncommon for a husband and wife to serve together in Iraq, but a husband, wife and daughter team is unusual.

"We just figure freedom isn't free and we have to give a little bit," said Sgt. Krissy Beck, 21.

Well said...wonder why the Whining Weasels don't understand that?