Military Families: Share Your Stories and Pictures Here

Leading his address to the nation Sunday night, President Barack Obama said, "Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women and children."

The news, anticipated by an embattled nation for a decade following the 9/11 attacks, did not mean an end to military presence overseas.

The president added at one point, "Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort. There’s no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must–and we will—remain vigilant at home and abroad."

Local military families: In this significant time, New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch invites you to share personal stories of hardship, love, loss, courage and hope, as well as photos of veterans and current service men and women, here in the Comments Section.