“What the Soldiers Creed Means to Me”
The “Soldiers Creed” to me is more important than just a bunch of words you have to memorize in basic training. To me the “Soldiers Creed” is the epitome of what the Army is and what it stands for. As a soldier myself, I take every single phrase to heart. It is why I joined the military and decided to serve my country. It is why I signed the blank check and handed myself over to the U. S. Government; to be apart of something greater than myself. “I am an American Soldier.” Having earned the right to say that out loud is beyond an honor to me. It’s an honor to think I am a part of an organization that has had so many heroes, and people with such valor that they would lay down their lives for those they love. As it is stated, “I am a warrior and a member of a team,” being in a platoon, such as the one I’m in, is more than being a member of a team, it’s being a member of a family. I’m a part of a satellite platoon and we have the greatest bond I’ve ever been a part of. So when I say I’m a member of a team it is so much more than just the word “team.” When it comes to serving the people of this great country, it is an honor. The “Warrior Ethos,” probably the most important part of the “Soldiers Creed” to me. Those four lines are exactly what being a United States soldier is all about. I live by them every day. Being a soldier you have to live by the standard. I want to exceed the standard and I would lay my life down for my brothers and sisters any day of the week. I know so many people who just give up on things because they get too hard, being a soldier you do not have that option. You have to be strong mentally and physically to be efficient in every aspect of your job. A United States soldiers job is one of the most stressful and taxing jobs in this country. It takes a special person to fill these boots. Maintaining my equipment and my body are essential to combat readiness. I strive to be prepared to deploy and destroy...