Special Relationship
I am not military, but have worked on the development of military aircraft - Harriers mainly, which some people mistake for an American aircraft.
I personally have a high regard for U.S. personnel, military & civillian - the only gripe you will really find 'over here' is the friendly fire incidents, which have been too many too often.
No doubt the U.S. fight hard; if you have any doubts about the Brits' you are not a student of history & if possible get out there & see - if you can arrange it, I'll happily join you, with my camera or a gun if anyone will lend me one.
If it's true that we are being called 'surrender monkeys' then the U.S. must have people even stupider than some of ours; that would cause a great deal of harm to a relationship which also suits the USA very well.