"The inauguration of a United States president is one of America's greatest traditions, a tradition that transcends partisan politics," said Tracey Schmitt, a spokeswoman for the Presidential Inaugural Committee. "Our theme is celebrating freedom and honoring service."

Meanwhile, staff sergeant Melrose is happy to find six big red chewing gum wrappers, and another tuna can to weld to his deuce and a half.

Forty Million? Are you kidding me?