Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier. Is this true??

Absolutely true SPC (Join to see). We swear an oath to uphold and defend the constitution and against all enemies foreign and domestic. Once we go through initial entry training and move from being an individual to part of a team we are forever changed.

Soldiering leaves a mark, an indelible mark. We wear it all our lives. It's evident in our posture. In our attitude. In countless ways we aren't even aware of. We develop a soldier's habits and never really lose them. Then there's the oath. It is fresh in the minds of most soldiers I know. They may discharge us from active duty but most rarely consider themselves discharged from their obligation to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Few Americans who have never served understand it. They think we serve a President or a Congress or the Department of the Army. No, they too are sworn to the same oath. Regrettably few politicians take their oaths as seriously as soldiers take theirs. I guess there's a difference when one swears to defend it in practice, with their lives, and the other swears to defend it in theory, with their words. Words are cheap. Lives aren't...

SPC (Join to see) once you are part of this brotherhood you will always be a part of that for the remainder of your life. I will never let that part of my life ever be forgotten. I spent most of my adult life up to this point serving in the military over the last 37 years! I will always try my best to be a mentor, coach, motivator, friend, and leader to all those Veterans, Active Duty members, Reservist, National Guard, and Retirees that have served and continue serve this great nation. I will always pay homage to those who have been severely wounded or given the ultimate sacrifice - their life in service of this country. I will be buried with my brothers and sisters in a National Cemetery when that time comes! I will always be a soldier in heart and mind!

only if you continue to treat yourself and others with pride, integrity and honor.

Yes. We are all in this together and have to support each other. If you go through the day to day battles, Soldier issues then yes you're alway a Soldier in my book!

This also is true for Sailors. In the Navy we also have a saying "Once a Chief Always a Chief", meaning our training and mentoring never stops because we have retired.

"MY ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE"

True, until the end of time, its priceless. Duty Honor Country!

The oath I took had no expiration date. I may not be physically capable as I once was, but will defend the Constitution until Valhalla

Yep, that attitude never goes away. You become a Veteran and a Soldier (enter branch here), for better or worse.

Once a Soldier always a Soldier. The title of "Soldier" is a hard earned title that is earned for life. One of the most profound aspects of being a Soldier is that you are willing to risk your life or possibly loose your life for your fellow Soldiers. Once you have achieved a bond or brotherhood at that extreme level it is a bond/ brotherhood for life. Yes, Once a Soldier Always a Soldier.