here. we want to send a message back home -- and the festivities will continue, includinge ing ing ei. does it work? we have a sport here, who has been being dunked all day. what would you like to say? >> happy fourth of july to my son in japan, and everybody across the country. >> reporter: the troops here trying to have fun in the middle of the war zone. t. j.? >> do we a favor. go back to the guys behind you and pick out two or three or any of them say hello to their family members, and give a shout-out to their loved ones. >> reporter: they will love you.