Track Palin And Beau Biden Head To Iraq

Before both soldiers left American soil, their political parents said very public goodbyes during their deployment ceremonies:

Biden: "Today I come, as you prepare to deploy, as a father — a father who had some sage advice from his son this morning: 'Dad, keep it short, we're in formation.'"

Palin: "As you depart today, don't mind us — your parents, your friends, your family — if we allow for a few tears, or if we hold you just a little close once more before you're gone. Because were going to miss you. We can't help it. We are going to miss you."