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

OUTSTANDING!

Nothing left to say.

Way to set an example for the rest of us! Much respect! I have not seen the video, but any soldier who does not quit in a grueling march like that, even at a price, have earned that badge!

I guess I don't understand the question. So, how is this different than any of my Tankers that I have to put out on the Infantry Road Marches that they push themselves to finish? How is this any different than any of my Infantry Soldiers that I have in my Headquarters Platoon under me that I send to Pre Ranger School that have to complete the Road March? How was this any different than any of my medics that complete their EFMB? Let me answer, it is not and this should not be a "viral video." I give her credit, for not giving up, not because of anything other than she did what she was supposed to do. My guys do this stuff all of the time, Soldiers everywhere do this all of the time, there is nothing special that happened here period. This is something that showed that someone wanted to complete something enough that they DID it. It is a GREAT example to those that want to complete a task, but no more so than any of the other examples that I listed previously.

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Thumbs up on finishing it good job, at the same token male or female this has all been done before, a lot worst actually. I give her credit, its not news worthy but there are things, that are a lot worst than this that has been accomplished by the women in the military. It's always a two way road but something like this male or female shouldn't make news there's a lot more important things.

I think she shows the Intestinal Fortitude to aid and assist in a combat situation. Good for you Captain.

I think this a testament to just how hard the EFMB is and the determination you need to have to earn it. Also great to see troops rally for her. When the body hurts and shuts down its resisting the change you are seeking. Outstanding mental effort in quieting that voice and pushing the limits of her mind and body.

Cheers to her!

I know I'm gonna catch Hell here, but someone has to point it out. The soldier showed amazing will power to finish the testing. Of that no one can deny. It takes everything you have to hump from point A to point B with a full load on your back. And the encouragement of her fellow soldiers urging her on does her Honor.

However. when our Soldiers and Marines have to take the fight to an enemy who waits at their leisure for our arrival at the battle field, as so often happens, can we afford to have someone who is spent physically already just getting there bring an effective fight to that enemy? My gut says that she would be wholly more effective loading water, bullets and blood for the man in the door to kick out of the chopper during resupply and bring death upon that enemy.

Respectfully,
R.L. Vitt

Good on her. I thought her struggle to the finish line was epic and inspiring. I liked how here fellow Soldiers cheered her on. That kind of camaraderie is what it's all about.