This soldier refused to give up on an Army road march. Your thoughts?

That gives you an idea what she can and will do if she's ever in combat. She's a damned good Officer and leader, by example.

I am proud for her. Her tenacity is remarkable.

I think its awesome to see anyone overcoming difficult situations, especially those that had to work hard to achieve.

Don't know who was first SFC Charles S., but GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad covered this exact video in his thread entitled, https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/this-soldier-refused-to-give-up-on-an-army-road-march-what-are-your-thoughts

TSgt Hunter Logan

Awesome effort! It's always great to see a "never quit desire and attitude" win out in the end.
I would not be surprised to see more of this come to the public eye as the military goes thru (willingly, begrudgingly, or however) with the plan to bring Women into the Combat Arms roles in our military.

I'm glad she made it, the first time I saw it I got worried there for a second...thinking about the clock when she fell that last time. I heard myself saying...get up, come on, don't give up. You're too close to not make it now.

I do not want to take anything away from the young Captain portrayed....She get's "high 5" from me for her effort. Yet, many of us have been present or part of what the video displayed...with 99% of it in the male role and it was a pat on the back, great effort, good job....take a break, get some water....then get your ass on the truck, we move out in 10 minutes .... or SP time in 10 minutes, we're humping back home.

I believe this was the final event in her qualifying for the EFMB. That says much for her personal mettle and will. Now I'm also looking at it from the next step......"continue the mission". I do believe she is "thue, done, finished, out of action, and maybe a profile for the next few days. Tomorrow, she will not be doing, PT, repelling, patrolling, airborne ops, rifle range, crossing a wide ride river with a pancho raft, or going near her ruck, let alone humping it out.

Ranger School, USMC Platoon Leaders course, and now coming open to Seal training....am I the only one having a reality check or am I the only one who has missed the boat.

Aren't there men who fail this? she completed something some men can't right?

While I giggle at the mere 12-mile requirement, I applaud the Captain for gutting it out. Looking at the statistics of those who don't complete the task, she can stand proudly with the minority that did.

Way to go CPT Cudd. Never quit.

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad I have seen the video before. This was the first time I had actually read some of the comments on YouTube. It is sad that people take this and want to bring this soldier down.

http://ncojournal.dodlive.mil/2013/08/06/expert-field-medical-badge-is-symbol-of-proficiency-dedication/

That video is very inspiring! It displays perseverance! It wasn't just a road March! That badge is very prestigious!