Hard to be proud of something I had no control over. Do not mistake me though. I love the US and the ideals laid out in the Constitution. I am grateful for the collective effort it took to establish and preserve this nation. I am proud of the fact that I served in the Army, and that I continue to serve by working with prosecutors and law enforcement to continue to preserve and protect this country and her citizens. Yes, we have a multitude of problems, but so did our Founding Fathers and ever generation afterwards. This does not mean our country is falling apart, rather it means that our country is still the land of opportunity. Opportunity exists to resolve those issues to continue the tradition of American greatness. Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Americans!