Re: Attack helicopters are only harming Americas [Letters, Village News, 7/23/15, 7/30/15]

I read with interest two notes in the opinion section of the last two issues of the Village News. I have lived in Fallbrook since the mid-1940's and have learned to "listen" to the sound of helicopters, heavy artillery, all of the sounds that are generated from Camp Pendleton.

Frankly it was quite comforting to know that all these young men and women were on duty 24/7. They became part of our community by interjecting themselves into our lives – in our churches, schools, grocery stores, etc.

My Father used to say, "The sounds you hear are the sounds of freedom." God Bless America.