Though he isn't at war, my nephew is on a carrier here in the states and he just sent this to my brother-in-law a few days ago. This is what Andy had to say about the photo he sent:
Hey this is the bird my detachment built from the ground up throughout last
year. This is a pic of it landing on the Ike Eisenhower... love you, Andrew
Way to go guys! 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Well thats one hell of a bird!!!! Good job on them. Andy better be careful everyone is gonna want one..I know my Dad wouldnt mind and I am sure he would even let Andy use his tools, as long as he puts them back where he got them... All kidding aside Blessings will surley follow all of our troops, for they all play a part in the current events . They all do for the other so please extend my thanks to Andy for his service. Hugs at ya Cindy
~They shall not grow old As we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them Nor the years condemAt the going down of the sun And in the morning
We will remember them ~
