TROOPS in danger on the front line are "too often out of mind", Prince Charles has told The Sun.
And today he urges the nation to do more to remember the Forces' extraordinary sacrifices.
Marking the launch of The Sun Military Awards 2009, he writes: "Sometimes it is not until they return home in flag-draped coffins that we become truly aware of all that we are asking of them."
Charles is founder and patron of the awards - nicknamed The Millies and now in their second year. We want them to be even better than last year's inaugural night.
For that, we need YOUR help again, to nominate your military heroes from the current year.
It's not just service in Afghanistan or Iraq that we want to recognise. The 11 Millies are for the full array of Armed Forces endeavour - from fearless troops and medics to the thousands of staff behind the scenes, at home as well as abroad. Some deeds have already made headlines this year.
Do you think Prince Harry's hero Marine Ben McBean deserves the Overcoming Adversity award for being the first ever double amputee to run the London Marathon?
Or is Royal Marine Sgt Noel Connolly a True Grit award winner for rugby tackling a suicide bomber to save his 30-strong troop?
There are many others whose heroics have gone unsung - largely due to extraordinary modesty.
If you know about them, tell us. Nominations close on Monday September 14.
The judging panel includes England football captain John Terry, Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson, Olympic runner and ex-soldier Dame Kelly Holmes, TV's Ross Kemp and four ex-Service chiefs.
The winners will be announced during a televised ceremony at London's Hampton Court Palace on December 15.
Once more throwing the MoD's strong support behind the awards, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup said last night: "The awards are an excellent opportunity for everyone to say Thank You."
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