Posted on Feb 2, 2018
General Casey here for a live Q&A. I'll be by on February 7th at 10:00AM ET to talk about the Veterans' Creed. What questions do you have?
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General Casey retired as the 36th Chief of Staff of the US Army. He is the Chairman of the Board of the USO and remains committed to seeing that the men and women who have served this country so well have the opportunities to contribute to the society that they served.
Eleven VSO’s (AMVETS, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), HillVets, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Reserve Officers Association, Student Veterans of America, Team Rubicon Global, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Wounded Warrior Project) came together last fall and developed a Veteran’s Creed, each of whose elements reflects the foundations of Veterans’ culture, military creeds and related VSO missions.
We believe that a creed developed specifically for Veterans could be a powerful tool to both codify the principles by which Veterans live and to enhance their sense of mission in society. It can also enhance the public’s understanding of Veterans and highlight the positive capabilities that Veterans bring home from military service.
Veterans’ Creed
1. I am an American Veteran
2. I proudly served my country
3. I live the values I learned in the military
4. I continue to serve my community, my country and my fellow veterans
5. I maintain my physical and mental discipline
6. I continue to lead and improve
7. I make a difference
8. I honor and remember my fallen comrades
Eleven VSO’s (AMVETS, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), HillVets, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Reserve Officers Association, Student Veterans of America, Team Rubicon Global, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Wounded Warrior Project) came together last fall and developed a Veteran’s Creed, each of whose elements reflects the foundations of Veterans’ culture, military creeds and related VSO missions.
We believe that a creed developed specifically for Veterans could be a powerful tool to both codify the principles by which Veterans live and to enhance their sense of mission in society. It can also enhance the public’s understanding of Veterans and highlight the positive capabilities that Veterans bring home from military service.
Veterans’ Creed
1. I am an American Veteran
2. I proudly served my country
3. I live the values I learned in the military
4. I continue to serve my community, my country and my fellow veterans
5. I maintain my physical and mental discipline
6. I continue to lead and improve
7. I make a difference
8. I honor and remember my fallen comrades
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RALLYPOINT CONTINUES TO BRING THE VERY BEST IN HONORED GUEST TO ITS MEMBERS!
RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A WITH GEN George Casey ON FEBRUARY 7, 2018 AT 11:30 AM ET TO TALK ABOUT THE ‘VETERANS CREED’!
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Austin Rutherford Lt Col (Join to see) MAJ Montgomery Granger CSM Troy McGilvray Sgt Joy Bedford SGT (Join to see) PO2 Kristine Lilja-King Jeff Webb MSgt Walter Clack FN Lexi Schroeder SA Keith Bell CSM Felipe Mendez SPC Edward Banning MAJ Christopher Brewer SSG Dr. John Bell, PhD. CPT Dave Brest SSG Shawn Mcfadden [~427368:SGT Anthony Shore
RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A WITH GEN George Casey ON FEBRUARY 7, 2018 AT 11:30 AM ET TO TALK ABOUT THE ‘VETERANS CREED’!
WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK GEN GEORGE CASEY THE REALLY GOOD QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS ROLE IN PROMOTING THE ‘VETERANS CREED’ AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO HIM PERSONALLY AND TO ALL VETERANS.
POST YOUR QUESTIONS FOR GEN GEORGE CASEY IN ADVANCE ON THE TOPIC OF THE ‘VETERANS CREED’.
PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTION TODAY:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/general-casey-here-for-a-live-q-a-i-ll-be-by-on-february-7th-at-11-30am-et-to-talk-about-the-veterans-creed-what-questions-do-you-have
THE RALLYPOINT FORUM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, RETIREES, CIVILIAN RECRUITERS, CIVILIAN SUPPORTERS, AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS TO REACH OUT & ASK QUESTIONS TO FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY.
YOUR GREAT PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME, APPRECIATED, AND NEEDED TO KEEP THIS TYPE OF FORUM MOVING FORWARD.
Austin Rutherford Lt Col (Join to see) MAJ Montgomery Granger CSM Troy McGilvray Sgt Joy Bedford SGT (Join to see) PO2 Kristine Lilja-King Jeff Webb MSgt Walter Clack FN Lexi Schroeder SA Keith Bell CSM Felipe Mendez SPC Edward Banning MAJ Christopher Brewer SSG Dr. John Bell, PhD. CPT Dave Brest SSG Shawn Mcfadden [~427368:SGT Anthony Shore
General Casey here for a live Q&A. I'll be by on February 7th at 11:30AM ET to talk about the...
The Veterans’ CreedEach element of the Creed is rooted in a Veterans’ military experience and designed to remind, inspire and unite Veterans in continued service to our country. • I am an American Veteran A statement of pride in being a Veteran • I proudly served my country A statement of the significance of their service • I live the values I learned in the military A commitment to strive to be a person of strong character • I continue to...
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
Thank you for the share and mention sir.
LTC Greg Henning
COL Mikel J. Burroughs GEN Casey was one of the finest officers I had the pleasure to serve with MNF-I. These were tough times 2004 - 05 and it was his leadership that inspired our soldiers under his command.
Lt Col Charlie Brown
I did not have the pleasure of serving with the General but I certainly appreciate all he is doing for veterans. We need to work together on this project as there simply isn't a one size fits all solution.
MAJ William Roberts
I was there with USACE as worked to restore electricity and establish a stable national grid. He was and is a great leader. It was a privilege to serve under his command.
Sir, this will be drawn out questions, so please bear with me.
The people that decided to join the service did so for many different reasons. Some did it for college. Some did it to escape unemployment. Some did it to serve a higher calling. Regardless of the reason, we have (as you are well aware and did so yourself) sacrificed a lot of our blood, sweat, tears, and in many cases, lives. We don't do it for ribbons and medals and parades. We rarely seek out recognition for our service. What we do seek is to be treated in the manner in which we were promised when our terms of service come to an end. Why is it that the agencies of the government that are dedicated to the welfare and treatment of Veterans do so in a lackluster, and sometimes degrading fashion? Why do so many Veterans get delayed treatment or no treatment at all? If the answer(s) to these questions is about funding, then that leads to the question of why is funding an issue? It is my belief that these concerns are what is making the disconnect of Veterans to the rest of country and causing a rift that goes against the Creed
The people that decided to join the service did so for many different reasons. Some did it for college. Some did it to escape unemployment. Some did it to serve a higher calling. Regardless of the reason, we have (as you are well aware and did so yourself) sacrificed a lot of our blood, sweat, tears, and in many cases, lives. We don't do it for ribbons and medals and parades. We rarely seek out recognition for our service. What we do seek is to be treated in the manner in which we were promised when our terms of service come to an end. Why is it that the agencies of the government that are dedicated to the welfare and treatment of Veterans do so in a lackluster, and sometimes degrading fashion? Why do so many Veterans get delayed treatment or no treatment at all? If the answer(s) to these questions is about funding, then that leads to the question of why is funding an issue? It is my belief that these concerns are what is making the disconnect of Veterans to the rest of country and causing a rift that goes against the Creed
Cpl Gabriel F.
Outstanding statement and questions. In addition, Staff Sgt.Thomas Livingston has described the poor treatment of Veterans at the Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia for one. What do the Veterans on RP have to list in regard to the Veterans Hospital in their locations ?
SPC David Willis
This is the biggest issue I'm concerned with. Three men from my unit have killed themselves after leaving service, and I know others have lost many more than that. The issue of prescribing addictive drugs that lead to opioid abuse and the bureaucracy of prohibiting certain less harmful drugs is asinine. Outdated science and pharmaceutical lobbyists should not be a contributing factor to veterans deaths.
GEN George Casey
SSG Livingston,
I'm getting a headstart on the questions today, and you ask some good ones. We clearly need to continue our efforts with the VA to improve healthcare for our veterans. In fact, this theme came up several times in the course of the questions submitted today. I will carry those concerns to David Sulking when we talk to him about the Veterans' Creed. The Creed will clearly not fix the healthcare issues, but we believe that it help bridge the gap between the military and society by highlighting the positive capabilities that we learn in the military and bring to society on our return. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I'm getting a headstart on the questions today, and you ask some good ones. We clearly need to continue our efforts with the VA to improve healthcare for our veterans. In fact, this theme came up several times in the course of the questions submitted today. I will carry those concerns to David Sulking when we talk to him about the Veterans' Creed. The Creed will clearly not fix the healthcare issues, but we believe that it help bridge the gap between the military and society by highlighting the positive capabilities that we learn in the military and bring to society on our return. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Great opportunity here folks to talk to a genuine leader! Last I spoke with GEN Casey was on an LZ in Al-Anbar Province after some fierce fighting (I was a 1SG with 1-36 Infantry then). He took the time to talk with the troops and look them in the eye, a genuine, concerned leader!
SFC Apostle TL Williams
My name is SFC (Ret) Timothy Williams, I had the privilege of working with Gen Casey (Col Casey, Chief of Staff 1ST Cav DiV at that time). Very fine Officer and human being.
I'm extremely proud of his service and dedication to the Armed Forces. Congratulations
!Sir
I'm extremely proud of his service and dedication to the Armed Forces. Congratulations
!Sir
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