Value of the Day: Integrity. What does it mean to you?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:35:26 -0500

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 9:39 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:39:39 -0500

Hi, PV2 Aday.
Integrity is the bridge between what you say you're going to do and what you actually do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 9:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:53:33 -0500

To me this means stay true to yourself, the organization, and always live up to your core values, not the Army Values but your own values growing up.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 11:11 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:11:26 -0500

It means to not only be true, honest and faithful to the branch and people in which you server but also to yourself.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 11:52 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:52:30 -0500

Being true to yourself, and true to your core values. Remember where you came from.

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Dec 7 at 2015 11:55 AM

MAJ Jim Woods — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:55:10 -0500

From day 1 at OCS the motto was "I will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do."
I have tried to follow that creed every day.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 7 at 2015 12:30 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:30:24 -0500

It makes life easier as Integrity will often make the decision for you.

Response by SPC Charles Griffith made Dec 7 at 2015 12:41 PM

SPC Charles Griffith — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:41:52 -0500

Travel the moral high ground/ Never compromise your core values.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 7 at 2015 1:07 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:07:06 -0500

This is how people think:
1. I will not do it because it is wrong.
2. I will not do it because I don't want to be punished.
3. I will do it because I don't think I will get caught.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 2:18 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:18:15 -0500

Here is what it means to me: Doing the right thing. Example: You screw the pooch and you own up to it and take the punishment like a Soldier instead of trying to Blue Falcon someone else.

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Jul 27 at 2016 9:36 AM

SPC Christopher Perrien — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:36:01 -0400

It means all. All you really have in life is your name and how you live and treat yourself and others. Integrity is the highest morale value which determines the rest of you and your actions.

To be specific for soldiers, Integrity is the root of honor.

Response by CPO Joseph LaMay made Jun 5 at 2022 9:09 PM

CPO Joseph LaMay — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:09:35 -0400

Integrity to me is how well you live up to your values, beliefs, and expectations of yourself. Keep your word and mean what you say! Thank you

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 5 at 2022 9:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:39:54 -0400

I am remiss for not illuminating integrity more. Integrity translates to pure intentions and the truth even if we suffer for telling the truth. The military is predicated on the truth. The military is greater than any Superbowl because we play for keeps.

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made Sep 30 at 2022 10:38 AM

SPC Robert Bobo — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:38:46 -0400

Honestly , ethical behavior and a personal commitment to doing the right thing , a person with integrity will never lie or spread false narratives for money or power

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Sep 30 at 2022 2:18 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:18:02 -0400

To Me, This Answer Is Very Easy:
Simplified By; "Doing What's Right"!
Wow, That's A Toughie For Sure.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Sep 30 at 2022 8:03 PM

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:03:04 -0400

One of these days you will be faced with a decision that will have two outcomes. One will be that which is driven by integrity. The other is the one you want.

At that point, you will understand integrity.

Response by SPC Keith Lindsey made Oct 1 at 2022 1:59 AM

SPC Keith Lindsey — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:59:55 -0400

Always doing the right thing, even when it hurts, even when it's not popular and doing so consistently to where you are the same person in public as you are in private. Integrity is the corner stone of character. You literally cannot have one without the other.

Response by SGT Brian Jarvi made Feb 18 at 2023 2:07 PM

SGT Brian Jarvi — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:07:53 -0500

Having the guts to be honest and to stand by your choice

Response by SP5 Jan Mohr made Jul 1 at 2023 2:46 AM

SP5 Jan Mohr — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:46:22 -0400

Always doing the right thing.

Response by SFC Donald E Johnson made Sep 6 at 2023 7:48 PM

SFC Donald E Johnson — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:48:52 -0400

It means making decisions that are conducive to the betterment of all, standing by my convictions, taking responsibility for my actions, and above all being accountable. If I give you my word I will stand by it to the fullest extent of my ability.

Response by SP5 John Cox made Nov 27 at 2023 6:50 PM

SP5 John Cox — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:50:14 -0500

Integrity means being the opposite of Mr. Trump.

Response by SGT Steven Bolander made Dec 30 at 2023 9:42 AM

SGT Steven Bolander — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:42:22 -0500

"Integrity" to me is the self-initiated practice of honesty that isn't expected to be acknowledged or even appreciated by anyone else. It comes totally from within.