U.S. Latinos--particularly Mexican-Americans and Puerto Ricans--are known as exemplary soldiers. The record shows they have always answered the call to duty proudly and willingly no matter the cause or the burden. That is why they have won so many Congressional Medals of Honor. There are currently about 85,000 Hispanics on active military duty. Many are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and taking their share of casualties. Latinos take a lot of pride in who they are, and the tradition of the Latino soldier has always been one of their proudest assets. Some in the Latino community might disagree with the merits of the Iraqi War and the military occupation in Afghanistan, but they can never disagree with the commitment of their soldiers.