In recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day on July 2, 2006, the Washington Nationals at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C. had the big screen show the 'America Supports You' text messaging capability in which fans can send a message of support to the troops.

Defense Dept. photo by
William D. Moss

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nick Martin, with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provides security as members of his squad pass through a dangerous area during urban movement drills at the former military housing complex at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7, 2006.  Marines and sailors involved in the training will be participating in raids and a range of direct action missions in different urban scenarios, to prepare them possible situations they may encounter while deployed.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by
Lance Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Peat shows squad members the route they are taking on an upcoming reconnaissance patrol during a field exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 27, 2006.

The field exercise is designed to prepare small unit leaders with skills to better lead their troops.

Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carmichael Yael Yepez

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Navy Operational Support Center Indianapolis and Navy Recruiting Command unfurl an American flag during opening ceremonies for NASCAR's Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 5, 2006.

The event is part of festivities in conjunction with Indianapolis Navy Week.

U.S. Navy photo by
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward