My intentions are simple: 

 

1) Lead by example in every action and interaction.

 

2) Introduce (without imposing) my personal beliefs with regard to morality and freedom in the local and global community.  Remembering the paradox: Those who crusade for freedom often do it the greatest disservice - Irshad Manji

 

3) Live a moral life that exemplifies the following principals:

1. Integrity: Do what is legally and morally right
2. Loyalty: Bear truth faith and allegiance to the United States of America, its Constitution, my fellow soldiers and the citizens we serve
3. Personal Courage: Face physical and moral fear, danger and adversity
4. Selfless Service: Put the welfare of the nation and the people of the United States of America before my own
5. Respect: Treat people as they should be treated
6. Duty: Fulfill my obligations
7. Honor: Live up to all the principles listed

4) Live and follow the Soldier’s Creed:

I am an American Soldier.

I am a Warrior and a member of a team.  I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

          I will always place the mission first.

          I will never accept defeat.

          I will never quit.

          I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.

I will always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.

I am an expert and I am a professional. 

I stand ready to deploy engage and destroy the enemies of the United States in close combat.

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.

I am an American Soldier.

 

5) Live and follow the Soldier’s Code:

1. I am an American Soldier – a protector of the greatest nation on earth – sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
2. I will treat others with dignity and respect and I will expect others to do the same.
3. I will honor my Country, the Army, my unit and my fellow soldiers by living the Army Values.
4. No matter what situation I am in, I will never do anything for pleasure, profit or personal safety which will disgrace my uniform, my unit or my country.
5. Lastly, I am proud of my Country and its flag.  I want to look back and say I am proud to have served my Country as a soldier.

6) Act with compassion rather than Re-Act with anger in order to perpetuate positive energy and counter negative.

 

     

9) Stand up and be counted among those who championed morality in a seemingly amoral world.