O Lord, you are the God of Hosts. Strengthen us who are members of our country's armed forces. Make us prepare so well to defend our country that we will eliminate the need to do so. In serving our country may we be rendering service to you. Make us loyal to our loved ones in spite of separations of every kind. Keep us devoted to your Church in spite of the pressures of our duties. Help us to lead others to you by the example we give to our comrade-in arms. Amen.