What does the word courage mean to you?

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Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jun 7 at 2022 9:45 AM

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Being afraid and stepping into the fray in spite of it...

Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Jun 7 at 2022 10:27 AM

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Willing yourself to act in the face of a dangerous situation; even when your mind is screaming at you not to.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 7 at 2022 10:34 AM

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Facing danger despite the risk !

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jun 7 at 2022 11:48 AM

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Saddling up and facing the danger becasue it is the right thing to do even when you are scared to death of the outcome.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Jun 7 at 2022 12:52 PM

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The best possible risk management strategy.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Jun 7 at 2022 6:14 PM

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Doing what needs to be done when there isn't any sane way to do it

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 8 at 2022 10:31 AM

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Thanks for sharing.

Response by SGT Tim Tobin made Jun 8 at 2022 12:39 PM

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Courage means loyalty and doing a job not for personal gain, but for the greater good
Courage is sacrificing your desires for someone else
And ultimately Courage is giving your life for another

Response by A1C Richard Freymuth made Jun 8 at 2022 2:57 PM

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To stand up too and against EVIL & UNJUSTICE actions

Response by PO2 Katherine Jones made Jun 8 at 2022 5:53 PM

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To me the word courage is understanding that pain is inevitable and suffering is optional. Courage means to accept that I am unlikely to find all of the answers, but I ask anyway. Courage means opening myself to my own vulnerability, allowing the mysteries of life to flow through me.

Response by CPL Louis Csak made Jun 8 at 2022 5:57 PM

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My platoon was under attack by VC and NVA in Long Binh. I stood up to change my position for a better field of fire and my Sergeant (Stephan Bryant) stood up putting himself in the line of fire to tackle me and ordering me to 'GET DOWN.' That is what I call Courage!

Response by SSG Latonia David Allen made Jun 8 at 2022 5:58 PM

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Taking the initiative to step out of your comfort zone for any undo situation at any time to stand up for your right and the rights of others. Standing up for the right thing in face of wrong-doingings or wrong do'ers. COURAGE

Response by PV2 Dorothea Mulhern Jam made Jun 8 at 2022 6:02 PM

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Willingness to step up to protect and defend even the ones you don’t know. Standing up against wrong for what’s right and facing the negative repercussions. In this society there is much more negativity than positive, it’s time to change and be the change!

Response by SrA Marcus Frey made Jun 8 at 2022 6:07 PM

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Having the strength of will to do the task that needs to be done, no matter how scared. Also, the ability to hold fast to the Oath that everyone takes in Service to this Country, and disobey any Unlawful Order given by anyone, no matter thier Rank or Position.

Response by SPC Pamela Dunn made Jun 8 at 2022 6:11 PM

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To me, the word COURAGE means to advance toward a goal no matter the obstacles in your pathway and despite the negative comments or actions of others.

Response by SPC Derick Chapman made Jun 8 at 2022 6:16 PM

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The word courage to me means that you are standing up and taking responsibility to stand firm for something, ,someone whole heartily and not back down from what we think is impossible.

Response by PO3 Margaret Keith made Jun 8 at 2022 6:16 PM

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Courage is never comparing yourself to others.

Response by TSgt Stephanie Cummiford made Jun 8 at 2022 6:18 PM

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Courage means doing what's right even if it terrifies you.

Response by PV2 Christian Price made Jun 8 at 2022 6:28 PM

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Courage is doing something that scares you but helps others. It takes courage for a solid to enlist in the military during a time of war. It takes courage to put your brothers and sisters in arms before yourself. Courage is doing what you can knowing it's a scary situation.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Jun 8 at 2022 6:37 PM

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Facing your fears.

Response by SPC Melissa Campbell made Jun 8 at 2022 6:40 PM

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Acting upon something that you fear. Taking that fear and putting it aside to get the job done!!!

Response by LT Patrick Miles made Jun 8 at 2022 6:44 PM

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In spite of all of the unknowns, dangers, or sacrifices, you take on the task with every intention to see it through to the very end.

Response by SGT Jason Lee made Jun 8 at 2022 6:56 PM

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To do the right thing no matter how visible or popular to others.
Be the shadow of a leader for others to emulate, and make the difference!

Response by SGT Jason Lee made Jun 8 at 2022 6:58 PM

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Do what is right no matter the visibility or popularity of the situation.

Be the shadow of a leader for our current and future generations to emulate no matter the cost personally or professionally!

Response by PO2 Jamie Ellis made Jun 8 at 2022 7:04 PM

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Leaning into your discomfort.

Response by SN Richard Williams made Jun 8 at 2022 7:12 PM

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Courage to me means no matter what age, what nationality or anything else you have the courage to stand up for yourself or someone else to do what's right no matter what others think. If you do the right thing for yourself or someone else it's going to be the best feeling you'll ever feel and shows your courage.

Response by SP5 Jerry Patalano made Jun 8 at 2022 7:25 PM

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going into battle when you are called to do

Response by MSG David Edlin made Jun 8 at 2022 7:30 PM

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There are two types of courage.
First one is if you are facing a dangerous situation and your brain tells you don’t go there or don’t do it, you go against your fears and hit the situation head on. That’s Physical Courage.
The second is you standing your ground or beliefs, even when you’re in a situation where most of the other people are doing one thing or going one direction. You stand up for what is right. That’s Moral Courage.

Response by LCpl Lewis Wallace made Jun 8 at 2022 7:32 PM

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It means to keep getting back up until that very last time when you stay up.

Response by Sgt Stephen Chiles made Jun 8 at 2022 7:38 PM

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I have seen so many examples of "courage". Having spent 17 years working as a surgical technician/surgical assistant, having gone through cancer and talking with other cancer patients, and having witnessed so many trudge through things many have not I can say it simple. Courage is being able to make yourself get up and work through what can be the worst of times and convince yourself that you will get through it all.

Response by 1SG Damon Bonneau made Jun 8 at 2022 7:42 PM

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The willingness to go it alone is courage.

Response by PO3 Roberta Porter made Jun 8 at 2022 7:49 PM

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Courage to me means that no matter how dangerous or scary a situation might present you pull up your boot straps and attack the situation the way you were trained to and to the very best of your ability.

Response by PO1 Mike Neisler made Jun 8 at 2022 7:52 PM

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Doing what “Has To” be done in spite of your own feelings or fears.

Response by Sgt Stephen Chiles made Jun 8 at 2022 7:54 PM

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Having worked as a member of surgical teams, having had cancer and spoken with other cancer patients, and then having watched so many trudge through the most difficult of times, I can answer this simply. Courage is one's ability to see through the hardest of times, be able to pick themselves up (physically or mentally) and work through what many would give up on. They know they are down and out yet somehow, they see through it all and make an effort to make things better. Even though they may know the odds are against them, they never give up. That's courage.

Response by Sgt William Troskey made Jun 8 at 2022 8:12 PM

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Standing up for what is right, regardless of what others may say or do.

Response by SPC Sean Staples made Jun 8 at 2022 8:22 PM

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Courage is doing something that you know is dangerous but worth the risk.

Response by SGT Tr Brown made Jun 8 at 2022 8:26 PM

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Standing up for what is right, even if it means standing alone.

Response by SGT Jeffery Fourqurean made Jun 8 at 2022 8:32 PM

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Giving your life to safe an unknown person that facing a life threating situation

Response by PFC Christopher Dicus made Jun 8 at 2022 8:32 PM

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Doing the right thing even when it can be a detriment to yourself.

Response by LTC Madge Cooks made Jun 8 at 2022 8:33 PM

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Courage to me means doing something that you are afraid of and it could be painful in doing it.

Response by LCpl Jerry Syrovatka made Jun 8 at 2022 8:40 PM

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Stand up for the truth is the best courage anybody can have like our founding fathers

Response by PO2 Daniel Beason made Jun 8 at 2022 8:40 PM

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Courage is a young 19 yr old completing SERE training in 1966, complete with being a POW for the last 24 hours and only giving name rank serial date of birth.

Response by HN Tracy Garrett-Johnson made Jun 8 at 2022 8:43 PM

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Courage is the ability to do even under stress,fear, and death

Response by PO3 Charles Robinson made Jun 8 at 2022 8:45 PM

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Having confidence that you will prevail, regardless of your obstacle(s) and your fear(s).

Response by SP5 William Gilmore made Jun 8 at 2022 8:46 PM

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Being afraid, really afraid to do something and somehow you do it anyway, no matter what the cost.

Response by SP5 William Gilmore made Jun 8 at 2022 8:47 PM

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Being afraid, really afraid to do something but somehow you manage to do it, no matter the cost.

Response by CPT Kristie Blevins made Jun 8 at 2022 9:08 PM

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Courage is more than just doing what's needed when facing danger. Courage can also be standing up for others' right and liberties when doing so is unpopular, doing the right thing (having integrity) especially when you know that you will likely have negative consequences for it (such as filing a report truthfully when it makes the organization look less than stellar), and courage is doing these things because they need to be done and are right without expecting an award or reward for it.

Response by SPC George Adamrovich made Jun 8 at 2022 9:11 PM

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putting your life online to save others from harm.

Response by SSG Ted Seal made Jun 8 at 2022 9:12 PM

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Courage is the willingness to place yourself in harms way, in service to others, or the nation, knowing beforehand that this action may result in serious injury, or death, and proceed forward to meet the threat.

Response by CPL Kimberly Bailey made Jun 8 at 2022 9:18 PM

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Courage is vulnerability. It’s showing up even if you do not know what the outcome will be, relinquishing control over the unknown, and acknowledging your imperfections. It’s when you walk alongside the fear of rejection or shame and allow yourself to be truly seen, despite the risks of pain or failure.

Response by PFC Nate Helfand made Jun 8 at 2022 9:24 PM

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Being scared, yet doing what needs to be done.

Response by PO2 Dean Wilder made Jun 8 at 2022 9:30 PM

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COURAGE / HONOR: SPEAKING TRUTH TO ABSOLUTE, CRUSHING POWER
AND
STEELING ONESELF FOR THE DEVASTATING BLOWBACK THEREFROM!

Response by SSG Thuan Ha made Jun 8 at 2022 9:30 PM

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Courage is the ability to act on behalf of what one considers to be ethically correct with willingness and without hesitation despite confrontation or obstacles.

Response by 1SG Carlos E Bonet made Jun 8 at 2022 9:36 PM

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Courage is what’s comes after you overcome fear. Sometimes knowing the outcome but yet doing your best to accomplish the mission, giving a soldier a fighting chance to accomplish his.

Response by SR George Clark made Jun 8 at 2022 9:38 PM

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The ability to face things.

Response by Sgt Francisco Grijalva made Jun 8 at 2022 9:41 PM

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It means to act against bad intentions and evil people with reason but without fear of outcome and consecuences.

Response by Maj Kevin Gore made Jun 8 at 2022 9:46 PM

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being on or near the brink of something, but willing to push through it, regardless of the outcome.

Response by SFC Jeffrey Bushke made Jun 8 at 2022 9:46 PM

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Rapid assessment of situation; followed by unwavering action.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2022 9:47 PM

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Always keep going. Push your self and Never quit.

Response by SFC Jeffrey Bushke made Jun 8 at 2022 9:47 PM

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Rapid assessment of situation; unwavering commitment to action.

Response by AN Daniel C Begay made Jun 8 at 2022 9:53 PM

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To face all fears (inner, outer, domestic and domestic) while being an inspiration to those you lead and mentor.

Response by HN Roberto Espinoza made Jun 8 at 2022 9:55 PM

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The word courage has many meanings for many people. For me it’s driving down that long road on a long day of work and stopping on the side of the road (even though you didn’t have to) because their having car trouble. Or when you see that single mother with a baby in her arms needing help lifting the groceries in her car. To me courage is making that small sacrifice to put others before yourself.

Response by Sgt Juan Rivera made Jun 8 at 2022 10:08 PM

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As a Marine it is difficult to acknowledge that though we are harden Marines, we tend to not ask for help when we most need it. From family or friends. Even our own health care providers. The answer to what courage means to me is being strong enough and know when we have to ask for help. Regardless of what it is, courage is knowing when to ask for help.

We go through so much while in the military, we volunteer ourselves for the betterment of others and we have to find the courage to know when we need help.

Semper FI my military brothers and sisters. Stay strong and find the courage to ask for help.

Oorah!

Response by SP5 David Brown made Jun 8 at 2022 10:10 PM

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Courage is the determination to be brave when all of your natural senses and instincts are telling you to do the opposite. It’s the ability to put the needs of others above your own desire to survive.

Response by SSG Jack Chandler made Jun 8 at 2022 10:10 PM

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Courage means to intelligently asset a situation and base on your training, knowledge and physical abilities solve that problem.

Response by SGT Larry Bostic Jr made Jun 8 at 2022 10:11 PM

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Courage is the willingness to do the right thing when possibly all others and even in the back of your mind, your being told not to. To go above and beyond where others refuse to go and do things that others are afraid to act on. A common person can do courageous things, and never believe they are a hero.

Response by A1C Andrew Johnson made Jun 8 at 2022 10:22 PM

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To me it means recognizing adversity and seeking to conquer it.

Response by CPT Stephen Feldman made Jun 8 at 2022 10:27 PM

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Courage is the willingness to go anywhere and do any job assigned. In my case, I led a platoon of Montagnards in Laos. Americans operating in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam carried no identification cards, no dog tags, and no patches that would identify us as Americans. If killed or captured we had no illusions that we would ever return to America.

Response by MAJ Joshua Pair made Jun 8 at 2022 10:37 PM

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To make a stand to make things better for others that don't have the courage to speak up or act on an issue.

Response by TSgt Morgan Hahn made Jun 8 at 2022 10:42 PM

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Courage is doing what is best for your country, family and self even when others put you down for not being the normal wife who stays at home supporting her husband. Courage is understanding that two, standing side by side, is stronger than a dozen nay-sayers.

Response by Cpl Jose Meza made Jun 8 at 2022 10:46 PM

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To act in a manner to assist someone and step out of comfort zone without matters to what people might think or what consequences it might have.

Response by SSgt Kerrie Schneider made Jun 8 at 2022 10:46 PM

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Courage to me comes in all different shapes and sizes. It could be anything from standing up for what is right to facing your fears and trying something new. Being courageous doesn’t always have to be big and spectacular. It just means living your best life and being true to yourself even if it feels uncomfortable.

Response by MCPO Bernard Noel made Jun 8 at 2022 10:48 PM

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To do the right thing when no one is watching you and no one will even ever learn what you did right.

Response by PFC Nickie Bonar made Jun 8 at 2022 10:49 PM

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Being afraid but doing it anyway.

Response by PO3 Paul Whitus made Jun 8 at 2022 10:58 PM

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Being scared shitless and still doing your job.
BT3 Whitus

Response by PFC Sara Tweedy made Jun 8 at 2022 11:07 PM

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After 2020 my Swedish teacher for my language aspect of my Archaeology degree had us write about us a couple secrets about ourselves and people had to guess.
I'd been in the streets of Portland every night for months. I wrote that "I am always scared". People scare me. Men scare me (mst). Walking through the store scared me at the height of 2020. (people went nuts and I had dudes attack me in stores for walking wrong)

She read this. No one could guess. Including the other Vet.
And she said. This surprised me. It's Sara.
We all watch you, how can you be scared you're so courageous.

And my reply was.
Courage to me isn't a lack of fear. It is the presence of fear and stepping up anyway into that wall because you know you have no choice.

Much love!
Even when courage is leaving your house... Keep going.

Response by SGT Michael Gropper made Jun 8 at 2022 11:13 PM

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Courage means to me that you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and overcame your fears that are holding you back form accomplishing your dreams, desires and goals

Response by PO2 Christine Henderson-Starr made Jun 8 at 2022 11:24 PM

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You suck up your fear and rise to the challenge

Response by SPC Nicklaus Garner made Jun 8 at 2022 11:44 PM

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To me Courage means the willingness to go into the unknown, to face the uncertainty and place trust and direction into yourself. If you have doubt or others doubt you may struggle to find the courage. It's not only from within but from around those who support you and if the support is broken there wont be courage.

Response by PFC Linda Dougherty Minton made Jun 8 at 2022 11:55 PM

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Courage to me means to stand in your truth, and to be of loving support to yourself and others! Spread the love and joy..not the hatred that has surrounded so many!

Response by PV2 Regina Renee Smith made Jun 9 at 2022 12:06 AM

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The word courage means waking up every day and knowing that you can make it thru the day. When you have PTSD and you are worried that the person that took advantage of you is out there somewhere and you are not sure where they are and are always looking over your shoulder to make sure you will not have something happen to you again takes a lot of courage. Even though it has been over 28 years ago and I have been seeing a wonderful counselor and have the best husband in the world I still have terrible flashbacks and nightmares. I can not even go to restaurants if I can not have my back up against the wall so I know that no one can sneak up behind me. My service dog alerts me when someone is too close. It is a very hard fight and the VA keeps denying your claim. and making you keep fighting so you can never get over it. This takes courage.

Response by SP5 Chris Wagner made Jun 9 at 2022 12:09 AM

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The ability to stand in the circumstances with ones physical, mental, and emotional strengths and continue to persevere in order to complete whatever mission you are assigned regardless of the consequences surrounding you and others who are at risk of being oppressed under the possibility of losing your/their life for the betterment of society.

Response by PO2 Moira Oliphant made Jun 9 at 2022 12:17 AM

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Courage means sitting with your friend and calling the Chaplin for them, because they are having a break down and they don't know what to do. It means escorting your friend to the Chaplin so you know they got safely to the help they need. It means that even if you don't know what's going on, you're just there for them if they need you.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2022 12:19 AM

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Showing confidence and poise during challenging circumstances.

Response by Angela Franklin-Stanfield made Jun 9 at 2022 12:32 AM

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Power!

Response by Sgt Deb Dressler made Jun 9 at 2022 12:38 AM

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Stepping out and taking action in the face of potential/likely negative consequences for yourself because it’s morally the right thing to do

Response by SSG Stewart Ritchey made Jun 9 at 2022 12:52 AM

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Do what is right, no matter the cost.

Response by PO2 Joan MacNeill made Jun 9 at 2022 2:16 AM

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Courage. If you are fearless, it does not take courage to proceed in the face of danger. To proceed when you are petrified with fear is the mark of courage. Fear takes many forms: Of physical harm to yourself, or something or someone close to you; Of loss; Of failure and shame, especially if it will become known; Of ridicule; Of rejection; Of appearing stupid or incompetent. And so forth... If these fears are roadblocks opposing necessary action, even something as simple as asking a question, or speaking in or in front of a group, courage is what drives you to do it, the determination to attempt regardless of risk, to plow through the fear. Courage in the face of physical danger can be almost trivial compared to some other dreaded prospects. A much-desired outcome is an aid to courage. Courage is a muscle; it grows with use.

Response by SSgt Patrick Mocaby made Jun 9 at 2022 2:45 AM

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Courage is stepping on fear -- making the choice to put the winning faith inside yourself before all else; to allow the leader and winner in you to take charge, while laughing in the face of adversity. No matter how small or how big the issue, Courage strengthens and heals.

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Jun 9 at 2022 3:03 AM

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The mental strength to overcome your fears.

Response by SR Paul Jacobs made Jun 9 at 2022 3:29 AM

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To rise above your fear and face the task ahead of you!

Response by SPC Gary Yovan made Jun 9 at 2022 4:58 AM

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Courage is the action taken when a situation involves risk or danger whether physical or personal.

Response by TSgt Bridgette Webb made Jun 9 at 2022 5:36 AM

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Pushing forward in the face of adversity no matter what.

Response by SSgt Henry Misiak made Jun 9 at 2022 6:15 AM

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Courage is ones sacrifice to overcome obstacles larger than ones self

Response by CPL Larry Taylor made Jun 9 at 2022 6:22 AM

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Courage to me means having the will to persist and continue on even when your whole body is telling you to quit. To keep moving forward reinventing yourself so that you can adapt and overcome and still be an effective member of society.

Response by SPC Claudia Furges made Jun 9 at 2022 6:24 AM

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In spite of feeling a negative emotion towards something, for example, feeling afraid, discouraged, weary of the situation at hand, being courageous means that you will do what is at hand that is being asked to do of your behalf because ultimately the outcome will be a positive one if you leave all those negative thoughts to the aside. Being courages is what hero’s are made of.
—-Claudia

Response by CW3 Paul Smulian made Jun 9 at 2022 6:30 AM

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Courage is the ability to act in the face of fear. No one joins the Military to kill people. Most of us are just regular people searching for something. But when faced with an enemy trying to kill us we are forced to face that fear and either attack or defend ourselves and therefore our Country. The ability to act in the face of fear is what keeps our Military strong.

Response by CW3 Paul Smulian made Jun 9 at 2022 6:30 AM

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Response by CSM James ( Jim ) Regan made Jun 9 at 2022 6:31 AM

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Courage is the strength to overcome fear. Jim Regan RLTW/L&P

Response by SrA Patrick Riley made Jun 9 at 2022 6:42 AM

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Having both the inner fortitude as well as the wisdom to make the correct choices even though it may sometimes involve significant risk.

Response by PO3 Steven Watkins made Jun 9 at 2022 6:50 AM

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Performing at a high level ignoring all costs to defend what you believe in.

Response by PO2 Gary Childress made Jun 9 at 2022 6:51 AM

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Being able to do the unexpected no matter what.

Response by SN Christian Hart made Jun 9 at 2022 7:00 AM

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COURAGE
Cast aside Doubt,
On your Own,
Under Duress,
Respond to the Need,
Answer your Conscience,
Give "ALL YOU HAVE",
Equally to All!!!

Response by TSgt Brian Thompson made Jun 9 at 2022 7:11 AM

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Courage is how big your heart is. It makes you a much better person. It makes you real.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2022 7:17 AM

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Courage is action taken that may be risky or otherwise uncomfortable, either to conquer a personal hardship or for the benefit of others and the greater good without expectation of reward or praise.

Response by SCPO Jeff Campbell made Jun 9 at 2022 7:35 AM

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Running toward the dangerous situation - not away from it!!

Response by 1LT Michael Contos made Jun 9 at 2022 7:47 AM

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Courage is facing your new combat infantry platoon with the will to overcome all past injuries, losses, and attacks on your mind and spirit. Particularly, when you were relieved of your command following an investigation about a friendly fire incident in which five grunts were wounded and they held the lieutenant responsible for the carnage.
The second platoon honored the courage to continue the fight despite the hurt. And the third platoon actually awarded the courage by providing a 21-gun salute on my last day "in-country"

Response by PFC Tiffany Sparks made Jun 9 at 2022 7:52 AM

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To do something for others, even though it may be dangerous, to protect them and/or their rights. To sign on the dotted line even if it costs you everything, maybe even your life.

Response by SrA Freddie Franklin made Jun 9 at 2022 7:54 AM

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Courage is the ability that exist inside a person spirit. Courage supplies strength mentally, emotionally and physically to push through or move forward in a what appears to be a hopeless, lifeless and fearful situation to do what ever needs to be done to help resolve that issue. Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to move beyond fear to help others and oneself. To give all one has to bring about victory in life.

Response by CPL Darrell Newell made Jun 9 at 2022 7:58 AM

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Faith in all conditions.

Response by CPL Darrell Newell made Jun 9 at 2022 7:59 AM

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Faith in all conditions.

Response by SSG John Velazquez-Garcia made Jun 9 at 2022 8:00 AM

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Stand for our belief and values even when society is changing.

Response by SPC Joe Radic made Jun 9 at 2022 8:06 AM

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Going in Not out

Response by CMSgt Frank Dailey made Jun 9 at 2022 8:12 AM

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Courage is the total commitment of your everything. When serving in Korea our response to an officers salute, was Philsong! Total commitment, I served in Afghanistan with Special Operations, TSgt John Chapman, was a teammate, after fighting at 10K ft fighting and incredible battle, a helicopter approached an ambush site and the enemy was waiting. John could have stayed under cover, he could have engaged the enemy from safety. He knew the only way to ensure the QRF was not shot out of the sky was to move from cover and ensure he occupied the RPG shooters. John died from triangulated fire but for the 18 men on the helo, he gave his last final measure! Courage is a selfless commitment to the person to the left and right for us! Philsong!

Response by CMSgt Frank Dailey made Jun 9 at 2022 8:29 AM

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Courage is the complete and total commitment. President Lincoln describes it as giving your "last full measure". In Korea, our reply to a Korean officer's salute, Philsong! Which translates to the total commitment! The promise I would fight by your side with our allies. I found great courage within my Korean Special Operations Teammates. In Afghanistan, I served with Special Operations and witnessed the courage of TSgt John Chapman's courage on the top of Takur Ghar. In the confusion of the battle John was isolated and left for dead. When he came to after being knocked out, he was alone at the top of the mountain at 10K feet, surrounded by over 120 foreign fighters. John never stopped fighting and he never let up. When the QRF arrived, John saw they were coming into a massive ambush. Recognizing they would all be killed in that ambush. He didn't hesitate, he exposed himself to enemy fire distracting the RPG shooters from their target. He gave his life to save the 18 men on that helicopter. That is courage! That is the highest example of the last full measure! Philsong!

Response by PO2 Michael Gross made Jun 9 at 2022 8:45 AM

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The popular thing isn’t always thr right thing. I believe that courage is standing up for what is right in the face of adversity.

Response by SP5 Jose Trejo made Jun 9 at 2022 8:48 AM

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It means they way we were trained to run to the fire(gunfire), not like those officers in uvalde that let those children die the way they did.

Response by SPC Melissa Konrat made Jun 9 at 2022 9:15 AM

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It means, risking yourself for a cause that you know is right our valuable regardless of the real or perceived danger of doing so

Response by SGT Valeria Lopez made Jun 9 at 2022 9:33 AM

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Everyone’s definition of courage is different. Some might say “it’s the ability to face a dangerous situation with bravery or valor” especially in a battle. But courage is not always physical, it has many characteristics. As for me, courage is facing the unknown with my head held high. I was diagnosed with MS in January 2022. I will judge the situation, accept my emotions, and confront my fears of what’s to come.

Response by SGT Valeria Lopez made Jun 9 at 2022 9:35 AM

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Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Jun 9 at 2022 9:38 AM

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Courage means the ability to face an event(s) where risk is above human norm and all the while knowing it can lead to fantastic results or adverse consequences.

Response by Capt Hermes Rosa made Jun 9 at 2022 9:38 AM

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When you are willing to confront adversity with no regard to your personal well being.

Response by SPC Austin Vaught made Jun 9 at 2022 9:50 AM

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Doing what's right no matter who's looking

Response by Cpl Anthony Dietzler made Jun 9 at 2022 10:03 AM

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The act of doing what is right, even though others may attempt to secure your heartbeat.

Response by Sgt Linda Limon made Jun 9 at 2022 10:16 AM

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The ability to fight through battles, no mater how large or small.

Response by Sgt Linda Limon made Jun 9 at 2022 10:17 AM

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The ability to fight your battles, no matter how large or small. I fight PTSD every day.

Response by SSgt Richard Auman made Jun 9 at 2022 10:28 AM

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A fourth grade child spreading blood on her self and using her teachers phone to call 911. all while avery evale person walked around with a military stile weapon killing other classmates.
Richard Auman

Response by PO3 Patrick Crippen made Jun 9 at 2022 10:35 AM

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courage means essentially putting self second to the probable risk of addressing the greater good of others, often by any means

Response by CWO3 John Lewandowski made Jun 9 at 2022 10:46 AM

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Courage is taking risks in the face of fear! You got to risk it to get it! Good luck all my courageous brothers and sisters!!

Response by Cpl Corinna Catlett made Jun 9 at 2022 10:54 AM

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Courage is many things, it continuing on when you think you can’t. It’s standing up for someone who can’t. It’s doing what right when no one’s looking. It’s giving when you think you have nothing left to give. It’s being generous, loving, with open heart.

Response by SPC L Middleton made Jun 9 at 2022 11:08 AM

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To be able to leave your comfort zone, to think positively, and have hope.

Response by SSgt Gordon Kaylor made Jun 9 at 2022 11:26 AM

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Courage is the willingness to stand up for your beliefs in the face of adversity, no matter the situation or circumstance.

Response by SSgt Gordon Kaylor made Jun 9 at 2022 11:27 AM

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Courage is the willingness to stand up to adversity no matter the situation or the circumstance.

Response by AN Steve Matin made Jun 9 at 2022 11:35 AM

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Standing strong in the face of unbearable odds.

Response by CPO Yuri Salmeron made Jun 9 at 2022 11:53 AM

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Courage means to you are willing accept certain consequences despite the potential dangers or personal outcomes. It also means being able to do the right thing despite the social pressure to do the poplular thing, it menas asking for help when you are in distress, it means reaching out to your brothers/sistersr and checking in on them and getting them help even if it's not the popular thing to do!

Response by PO3 Barry Healan made Jun 9 at 2022 12:13 PM

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The threshold level in a human being at which point when necessary all righteous actions taken are done despite the sacrifices or consequences of taking them in order to preserve life, justice, and freedom. It doesn't necessarily come with a cost but almost always does. Those that are able and willing to pay it when it does have the most courage, and are often referred to as a veteran, because the cost often equates to a persons life.

Response by SPC Tony Raia made Jun 9 at 2022 12:22 PM

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Courage is overcoming fear and responding to a situation regardless of dire consequences.

Response by PFC Steven Kleiner made Jun 9 at 2022 12:26 PM

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Having fear, but stepping into the fray with the fear as guide to keep you wits about you and carry on till the mission is accomplished.

Response by SP5 Mike Howard made Jun 9 at 2022 12:35 PM

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Fear, loneliness ,determination, doing the right thing makes me think of courage!

Response by TSgt Christy Shortridge made Jun 9 at 2022 12:53 PM

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Going forward even when it is uncomfortable or dangerous because I know there is something needing to be accomplished.

Response by Lisbeth Hanus made Jun 9 at 2022 1:40 PM

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To be brave, having a purpose, having spirit. To have an attitude of perseverance.

Response by SPC Sandi Murphy made Jun 9 at 2022 1:40 PM

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Get up when you fall, smile when your scared to death, the sole parent, provider, and doing it alone with kids. Finding a way, when it all comes apart. Be the light in the dark

Response by Lisbeth Hanus made Jun 9 at 2022 1:43 PM

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To be brave, having a purpose, having spirit. To have perseverance

Response by SSgt Foad Miri made Jun 9 at 2022 1:49 PM

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Courage to me means you put aside your fears to do the right thing for your fellow humans

Response by Daniel Ochoa made Jun 9 at 2022 3:52 PM

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Doing what's right, going through with it and not backing down

Response by SGT Nelson B Stockman made Jun 9 at 2022 4:09 PM

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what courage means to me to stand tall for what you believe in to be strong even though things around are bad and never show the side of weakness knowing other people are counting on you to see them through courage is Love ,peace, and understanding in this world we live in today

Response by PO2 Michelle Slavsky made Jun 9 at 2022 4:29 PM

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To face situations head on that are out of the normal or that cause fear. It may be a situation that does not seem such a big deal to someone, but for yourself it is. Having courage to face situations makes you a better person, and helps with your self esteem.

Response by PO2 Jessie Scipio made Jun 9 at 2022 4:52 PM

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Finding a way to use the things that almost broke you to help others make it through their struggles.

Response by SSgt Stephen Cochran made Jun 9 at 2022 6:24 PM

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Cool under conflict.

Response by PO3 Shelby Ferguson made Jun 9 at 2022 7:13 PM

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Courage is swallowing the lump of fear in your throat and continuing your fight, no matter the challenges stacked against you.

Response by PO3 Anthony Chaney made Jun 9 at 2022 8:09 PM

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Doing the work of the Lord in any given situation regardless of who comes against you!

Response by PO2 Chris Whiting made Jun 10 at 2022 9:27 AM

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Courage has taken on a few different meanings for me over the years...I am a Human Resource professional and have needed to be courageous for others, who were being persecuted at work for being different or not like the status quo...to me, being courageous wasn't a choice. Being courageous, even when it put me and my career in jeopardy financially, always felt like the right thing to do. I look back at those situations and courage has made me a stronger leader for myself and others.

Response by PO2 Chris Whiting made Jun 10 at 2022 9:31 AM

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Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Jun 10 at 2022 9:57 AM

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Courage means standing up for what you believe in and overcoming challenging obstacles to achieve tasks and excell.

Response by PO3 Christopher Studer made Jun 10 at 2022 10:41 AM

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Courage, in one of its many forms, is to proceed while in the presence of fear, adversity or potential harm in the upholding of principles, duty, honor or well-being of others whether the desired resultant effects of so doing be immediate, latent or even absent.

Response by PFC Ruben Martin made Jun 10 at 2022 1:42 PM

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The word courage could be look at in different ways. I believe is the act against fear from the worst situation we can find ourselves

Response by PO3 Jason Ellis made Jun 10 at 2022 1:42 PM

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Courage is being brave and doing the right thing, even if it is hard or if there are consequences. Courage is standing up for what you believe, even if you are standing alone.

Response by CA Dan Dolan made Jun 10 at 2022 2:18 PM

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The ability to face whatever the day may bring

Response by Donna Cohen made Jun 10 at 2022 4:42 PM

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Courage is my Master Sergeant dad - despite his body and mind being ravaged by strokes and Agent Orange, he keeps working in his shop, solving problems, drawing on his military experience: "They are not going to win. I am."

Response by PFC Eugene Aven made Jun 10 at 2022 5:33 PM

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Standing up when everyone around you is sitting down.

Response by Sgt Adriana Caldeira made Jun 10 at 2022 6:37 PM

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To me, the word courage means to be aware that all emotions are ok, including fear. Accepting fear as normal and working through it is courageous.

Response by PO3 Jorge Ramirez made Jun 11 at 2022 6:56 AM

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A cowardly dog.

Response by PO2 Morris Eutsey made Jun 11 at 2022 10:39 AM

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Speaking up when a wrong is being done and getting up after they knock you down time after time after time

Response by SP5 Anthony Tuttle made Jun 11 at 2022 12:36 PM

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We all face some form of fear on a daily basis, but there are thosee men and women who, in spite of fear, step forward to protect and defend us all, be they military, police, or fire fighters. The courage is stepping up, knowing that all the possible outcomes to a cittuation are not good ones, and life may be the cost for those actions.
To all who step up, step between, and rush to protect, God bless you all, and our deepest thanks.

Response by Sgt Larry Willis made Jun 11 at 2022 3:36 PM

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Being frightful and anxious but you do it anyway because of your your moral conviction to what is right and good for others.

Response by CPL Christine Antoine made Jun 11 at 2022 11:07 PM

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Courage as a veteran looks a little different. It is getting up every single day, even though you just want to die. Being in so much pain on an EVERY DAY basis and still slapping a smile on. Still attempting to be better. Going to tons of doctors appointments, even after the VA let's you down and fails you numerous times. Courage is waking up for pt every morning to exercise, in pure pain; while higher ranks scream at you "you're not trying hard enough"! Courage may differ a little between each military member. However, at the end of the day. A soldier/veteran is the definition of courage! Signing away your life regardless of situations is courage. I am courage.

Response by PVT Marlan Cooley made Jun 12 at 2022 9:15 AM

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The word courage to me meand
1.Turning your fear into aggressive fighting mindset.
2.Going all out putting your life ahead of iminent death and taking ad many enemies lives as you posibly van with the help of fate
3.Doing whatever it takes to accomplish the task at hand
4.Pride in knowing that you are a part of the GREATEST COUNTRY ON THE PLANET EARTH
5.Finally making the ultimate Sacifice like 1 of my childhood hero's AUDIE MURPHY did
Give my life to save20

Response by CPT John Feild made Jun 12 at 2022 2:08 PM

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Courage means being oblivious to the danger and stepping forward in harms way,

Response by SP5 Kenneth Neubauer made Jun 12 at 2022 2:23 PM

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Courage to me is to do your job despite the circumstances IE: Being deployed for Desert Storm/Shield and not playing the section 8 card for not being deployed to the war zone. You go , you do your job , you come back home no matter what the cost is . You signed a contract to do your job 24/7 yes you can bitch , whine and cry about the job but you do it anyways because it's YOUR JOB !

Response by HN Melissa Kramer made Jun 12 at 2022 6:18 PM

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Never quitting, even when it’s all you want to do.

Response by SGT Jonathan Ewell made Jun 13 at 2022 12:52 AM

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Courage can come in any situation and at any age. To me, it means consciously determining to migrate into a direction and/or situation, alone or with others, and when the odds of the situation seems greater than ones skills or supplies allow because the future of the outcome yields a hopeful result.

Response by Sgt Jim Thomason made Jun 13 at 2022 6:44 AM

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Courage is not the absence of fear but that something else is more important than fear and you are willing to do it.

Response by SPC Hope White made Jun 13 at 2022 7:08 AM

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The word courage to me means facing adversity head-on no matter what the situation is because I am not afraid of what the outcome would be, even if the moment of courage ends in death. Because it means I was willing to sacrifice my life in order that the lives of a family member or even a stranger was preserved.

Response by SPC Gunter Wall made Jun 13 at 2022 9:34 AM

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After defeat and defeat, the will to carry on.

Response by SPC Kenneth Hudson made Jun 13 at 2022 1:44 PM

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Courage to me means taking a risk based on everything that is taking place within sight or hearing and after quick evaluation, moving ahead with confidence as long as you are hurting no other innocent entity that might be involved.

Response by SP6 Anthony Wynn made Jun 13 at 2022 7:32 PM

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Courage is the action one knowingly takes to help or defend a person, ideology in spite of social disapproval, and the possibility of personal harm.

Response by SPC Stiv ChenRobbins made Jun 14 at 2022 3:02 AM

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Courage is facing something you fear, whether it is a physical, mental or moral challenge. To be true courage it has to be a choice. It can even be choosing not to do something that you want to do, just because you know it would be wrong or would hurt someone you don't want to hurt.
IMO courage can be learned, but not really taught. You can make the choice to always face your fears, to charge at them head-first. After a while, it becomes almost instinctive.
As the Duke put it:

Response by SN John Dilley made Jun 15 at 2022 6:19 PM

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Being scared half to death, but doing what has to be done any way.

Response by SN Nicola Poitras made Jun 15 at 2022 6:24 PM

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Courage is standing up for what you know is right even when you are scared to death.

Response by SGT Brian Pasquarelli made Jun 15 at 2022 6:25 PM

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Sacrificing your well being to help others in need.

Response by PFC Tammy Buffington made Jun 15 at 2022 6:43 PM

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To carry out a task that you fear or to commit to a task that you fear.

Response by PO2 Mary Miller made Jun 15 at 2022 6:57 PM

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Courage means looking in the face of fear and deciding that it’s worth doing regardless of what happens. Whether it’s standing up for something you know people don’t agree with or putting yourself in dangerous situations. Courage means never questioning if what you are doing will bring backlash of any kind and just doing it because it needs to be done.

Response by SPC Rene Nava made Jun 15 at 2022 7:30 PM

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"What does the word 'courage' mean to you?" To me, it means having the fortitude to not only do the right thing with everyday things that come across our lives but also those unseen episodes that live in our minds. Courage is having bravery to serve at home and abroad. Courage encompasses the ability to discern right from wrong as well as standing up to evil even when there is very little good around. Courage is also what you do when no one is looking. It's being able to put that substance or alcohol down that might be getting abused to cope with loss or trauma. It's being able to reach out like I did once when my marriage fell apart. It was courage that kept me from using my Glock in my weakest moment and having that fortitude to reach out instead. Courage is overcoming all of these things, but most of all, it's believing in yourself that you can rush up that hill, into the night, or reach out to others to overtake barriers and trauma that challenge each and everyone of us during our service and at home long after our homecomings. [login to see]

Response by SSgt Robert White made Jun 15 at 2022 7:37 PM

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Doing the right thing regardless of the consequencies

Response by SPC Henry Sproles made Jun 15 at 2022 7:43 PM

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courge is being brave enough to lead and take charge of others for there safety and control action to keep them safe and from getting hurt.Aperson that doesn't need a pat on the back for there actions to become a leader.that as long as the rank is keep to themself.Wear it on your unform ..But remebers that as one as a unit with others..

Response by SrA David Elrod made Jun 15 at 2022 7:52 PM

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The word Courage to me means a few different things, like for example on June 6th,1944, when thousands of young men charging the beaches of Normandy on that historic day. I know most of them had to be scared out of their mind and some probably even crying, but still charging ahead doing their job, or the biggest event that has forever changed my life probably more than others due to the fact I'm an disabled Air Force Firefighter, and that is September 11th, 2001. When I watch the footage of the firefighters and other first responders and the look on their faces when they are going up in the tower, I can see in their faces that they know they aren't coming back down. To me that is courage.
Overall Courage is being afraid but still doing it anyways.

Response by SGT Matt Davis made Jun 15 at 2022 8:18 PM

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Objective
Core Values > Self

Response by SGT Ryan Moradi made Jun 15 at 2022 8:44 PM

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Courage is overcoming your emotions and primal instincts, those you feel to promote your own survival and self-preservation. It is going against your default and programmed responses to do what is difficult and/or dangerous. Courage is not just facing your fears, it is overriding your entire self-defense system to do what you know is right and has to be done.

Response by CPL Dom Sum made Jun 15 at 2022 8:50 PM

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Bravery in the face of danger

Response by AN Johanna Lupastean made Jun 15 at 2022 9:16 PM

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To be courageous means to deny oneself for a moral aim. For the one who loves his life, and comfort and safety, courage manifests when he risks himself for others. But for the quiet, desperate one who hates his life, he is no less courageous when he determines not to indulge himself by ending his life, but instead patiently endures his pain and carries his burden. For the former it takes courage to face death whereas for the latter who welcomes it, it takes courage to face an uncertain tomorrow.

Response by SPC Cathi Santacruz made Jun 15 at 2022 9:27 PM

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Doing the right thing even if it means you go against orders if they are unlawful or immoral.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 9:43 PM

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Courage is willing to wake up every day and face whatever may come to continue the legacy of generations before us, to see this great nation through another day.

Response by SSgt Ken Hagen made Jun 15 at 2022 9:48 PM

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Being terrified but carrying on with your duty.

Response by PO1 Romualdo Ramirez made Jun 15 at 2022 10:02 PM

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Even if you are so f+×÷=/g scared to do it, you do it cause the next person might not.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 10:48 PM

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Choosing to adapt and overcome when in the presence of fear

Response by Sgt Stu Kopelman made Jun 15 at 2022 11:35 PM

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Courage is placing yourself in harm's way for someone else in need.

Response by CPL Paul Mercier made Jun 15 at 2022 11:56 PM

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Doing what is necessary in the face of fear.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Jun 16 at 2022 12:20 AM

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Courage to me means the ability to keep on trying, no matter the odds.

Response by Cpl Felix Menjivar made Jun 16 at 2022 12:33 AM

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Running towards danger when everyone else is running away and willing to give it all for someone you have never met.

Response by SFC Michael Roe made Jun 16 at 2022 1:03 AM

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Courage is being proud and brave enough to stand up for the freedom you enjoy

Response by SPC Chris Ramos made Jun 16 at 2022 2:25 AM

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Courage is being scared but going anyway because I was more afraid of failing my brothers than I was of not coming home....

Response by PFC Tani Mayeda made Jun 16 at 2022 5:39 AM

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Although I may be overwhelmed with fear, I am able to push the fear aside and do what needs to be done. Not allowing fear to stop you from doing the right thing even in the face of danger. Walking in faith.

Response by SGT Oran Metker made Jun 16 at 2022 6:09 AM

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Running towards the gunfire.

Response by SGT Fred Flick made Jun 16 at 2022 7:15 AM

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Standing for what you believe in no matter what.

Response by Lt Col Ronald Rozzo made Jun 16 at 2022 7:32 AM

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Courage is many things, but it has little to do with suicide. Many people say it is cowardly to commit suicide. I say it is just the opposite. One must have a lot of courage to commit suicide. So, when we address suicide prevention, we need to look more at the real reasons such as depression and the thoughts that there is nothing to live for. It takes courage to lift ourselves up and out of suicidal thoughts and tendencies.

Courage is when a person is knocked down or is at a very low point in their lives and they draw from within to stand up and fight to live. Realization that life is worth living and dying for. When all seems lost but it isn't and you realize that you must be really strong to overcome seemingly heavy odds against you. You somehow muster the strength to go on and be a force in life.

Courage and goals go hand in hand. It is much easier to summon your courage when you have a goal to achieve. Whether that goal is to just go on in life, win a battle, or just do that extra push up. To stand up for what you believe in, sometimes takes a lot of courage.

What is courage? It is the strength from within each of us that enables us to do magical and wonderful things. It allows one to stand up for an issue that you strongly believe in and know is right, when others don't. It's doing the right thing all the time, even when no one is watching.

Response by Lt Col Ronald Rozzo made Jun 16 at 2022 7:32 AM

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 8:18 AM

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Courage for me means being scared to death of something, but doing it anyways.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 8:50 AM

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Showing bravery.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 9:28 AM

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Courage means "picking up your shield and axe" fighting through that pain to get up out of the bed every day. Courage is doing what it takes to go forth into the world and do good things even though it hurts. It is a fight every moment of every day, but doing those good things is worth pushing through and never letting it bring you down.

Response by CPL Amie Mclaughlin made Jun 16 at 2022 9:39 AM

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Courage is finding within yourself the ability to stand and fight for what you believe is right. So many think courage is only found on the battle field, if is found when a soldier goes to get help with PTSD and any other problem. So courage is doing all you can in the worst situations in life.

Response by PFC Joseph Fanara made Jun 16 at 2022 9:48 AM

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To achieve without fear

Response by Sharon Garcia made Jun 16 at 2022 9:54 AM

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My Dad was the definition of courage! He was a proud WWII vet who enlisted at the age of 15 to fight for our country and returned with severe PTSD. He never talked about his experiences during the war but once Alzheimer's took control of his mind, the demons of his past began to torment him. My Dad was a proud man and although his mind and body slowly began to deteriorate, he showed tremendous courage fighting against this relentless disease. I know he must have felt shame having to be bathed, feed, and yes even wear diapers, but he handled it with such dignity and "courage." All who cared for him saw it. All who cared for him respected him. Dad always said, "old soldiers never die. Thet simply fade away." And so it was with Dad. And he did it as he lived his life, with courage!

Response by PO1 Patrick Maloney made Jun 16 at 2022 12:16 PM

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In the military realm, and in many realms, overcoming fear and hesitation to do what is good, honorable and beneficial to others, in the face of high risk to oneself, especially when action seems merely optional.

Response by PFC Richard Hyatte made Jun 16 at 2022 12:49 PM

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Facing adversities, making a hard decision and attempting the outcome without shying away the consequences. Risking my life for the life of my section chief which earned me a medal of valor was my wake-up call to what courage is.

Response by SSG Gregory Troutt made Jun 16 at 2022 4:57 PM

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Courage is to act with honor under the danger of the situation.

Response by COL Tom Monahan made Jun 16 at 2022 5:45 PM

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Courage is having the strength of character and fortitude to overcome fear and accomplish the mission.

Response by SGT Elizabeth Howton made Jun 16 at 2022 11:59 PM

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Doing the right thing no matter how scared tired or alone you are

Response by Sgt James Ducharme made Jun 17 at 2022 7:20 AM

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To knowingly step into or in front of danger with the intention of preserving life without thought to the risk of one's own life.

Response by CN MIchael Ruff made Jun 17 at 2022 8:37 AM

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Courage is all those who have given their lives for the greater good and for giving me the courage to do the same if I need to.

Response by TSgt Tyson Thomas made Jun 17 at 2022 12:07 PM

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Willingness to put yourself in uncomfortable, painful, or dangerous situations for something you believe in. Often gets confused with recklessness/stupidity.

Response by SFC Terry Cole made Jun 17 at 2022 10:23 PM

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Unselfishly putting your life on line to protect others, defending those who are defenseless, & standing up to those who are determined to undermine our democracy.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2022 7:32 PM

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This works for me:
“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”
― John Wayne

Response by CPL Jay Felder made Jun 20 at 2022 7:39 AM

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To do what you where born to due.FREEWILL

Response by PO2 Kenneth J Fiedler made Jun 22 at 2022 4:09 AM

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Having the guts to do the right thing when most others wouldn't

Response by SMSgt Shari Siewert made Jun 22 at 2022 3:25 PM

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stand up for what is right or believe is right under stressful situations, or even publicly and knowing there could be repercussions. But it's worth that

Response by Cpl MIchael Lurvey made Jun 22 at 2022 7:45 PM

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You can not have courage without facing fear. Overcoming that fear (no matter how great it is) and acting within the situation is what separates one from others.

Response by SFC Howard Lee made Jun 23 at 2022 12:56 AM

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The ability to face any situation fearlessly even if it cost your life.
Never backing down or cowering from any situation

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Jun 23 at 2022 11:43 AM

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Courage acting in a dangerous situation in spite of fear.

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Jun 23 at 2022 6:16 PM

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Teaching point was that "courage" came in two domains: physical and moral. In either, it boiled down to doing what had to/should be done regardless of potentially harmful outcomes be they physical or emotional as in life, limb or reputation.

Response by PFC Tiffany Sparks made Jun 28 at 2022 12:11 AM

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Being able to do something that some wouldn't even do even if fearful. Doing something for others even if it not safe for you. To think of others before yourself

Response by Capt Scott Schafer made Jun 29 at 2022 7:47 PM

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Courage means I understand that I may be injured or killed if I perform the required task, but that it is important to the combat situation or to the lives of my brothers and i will do what is needed for those reasons.

Response by PO1 Jacqueline Neault made Jun 29 at 2022 8:07 PM

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Acting selflessly despite fear or in the face of fear

Response by SrA Benjamin Butler made Jun 29 at 2022 8:32 PM

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Managing your own fear and stepping into the breach

Response by Cpl Brian Cole made Jun 29 at 2022 9:14 PM

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Doing something even when you're afraid for whatever reason to do it.

Response by SFC Gloria Crayton made Jun 29 at 2022 10:07 PM

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Courage is having the fortitude to face things that may be difficult or unpopular. Being willing to move forward despite obstacles, taking a chance.

Response by MSgt Bryon Beers made Jun 29 at 2022 10:19 PM

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Not afraid of dying, risking everything to save someone.

Response by Sgt Sergey Zabarin made Jun 29 at 2022 10:30 PM

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Courage is the decision to act in spite of fear. It is the acceptance of risk and consequence and the prioritization of the mission, goal, or principle above feelings of doubt or uncertainty.

Response by AN Daniel C Begay made Jun 29 at 2022 10:40 PM

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Running to a goal while overcoming obstacles

Response by PO1 Jennifer Vallot made Jun 29 at 2022 10:42 PM

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Courage is facing a dangerous, even life-threatening situation, despite being scared beyond your wits, to accomplish amazing feats of bravery.

Response by SSgt Chelsea Romanowiz made Jun 29 at 2022 11:04 PM

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Courage to me is even in the face of fear, you commit to difficult decisions that need to be made. Being able to put others before yourself. Being able to make hard sacrifices for the greater good and standing behind your moral code.

Response by PO2 Edward Manka made Jun 29 at 2022 11:09 PM

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Not pulling the trigger until the target is acknowledged as a threat to life. Without anger or joy.

Response by SPC Terrance Hill made Jun 29 at 2022 11:40 PM

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Doing something dangerous or out of your comfort zone to accomplish a goal that is not self serving.

Response by Maj Roberto Benitez made Jun 30 at 2022 4:19 AM

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Courage is not the lack of fear. Those who claim they've never known fear are fools or liars, or both. Rather, courage is acting in the face of fear despite one's emotions and doing the right thing to overcome a bad situation.

Response by SP5 Allan T Pollard made Jun 30 at 2022 5:04 AM

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Courage is often used along with the word bravery referring to the quality of mind that enables one to face danger with confidence, resolution, and firm control of oneself in spite of the circumstances.

Response by SrA David Lewis made Jun 30 at 2022 5:45 AM

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Doing what needs to be done for the good of yourself or others, especially when your scared, nervous, or know something bad can happen to you if you do.

Response by SSG Jessica Young made Jun 30 at 2022 7:01 AM

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Courage is pushing through the shitty ass feeling in your chest and gut to do something right. No matter how challenging, you push through that fear.

Response by PO2 Dallas Hermanson made Jun 30 at 2022 8:53 AM

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Facing whatever challenges life has to throw at you, be it difficult, dangerous, frightening, embarrassing, or otherwise requiring hard work and effort on your part.

Response by TSgt Q Bynum made Jun 30 at 2022 9:26 AM

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I am different, I am standing in my difference and not afraid to let the world know. That takes courage.

Response by SPC Nicholas Devincenzo made Jun 30 at 2022 10:03 AM

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Courage is the act of defending what is right. Also if the idea in question turns out wrong courage to withdraw your support and always stand against aggression.

Response by PFC(P) Cheryl Vessella made Jun 30 at 2022 10:15 AM

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Courage to me, is the willingness of anyone whether is be man, woman, child, police office, fire fighter, is to respond fearlessly basically in the face of death sometimes not even knowing if their coming back home, they just jump in head first! My Granny once told me the best way to be courageous was to not let your fear paralyze you.....Granny's always right!

Response by LTC Kim Enderle made Jun 30 at 2022 11:08 AM

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That faced with a dangerous situation you take action, and face your fears head-on; you do not cower, you do not run away you act. Even though your mind might be telling you something different.

Response by PO2 Loren Tucker made Jun 30 at 2022 1:27 PM

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To be brave in the face of harm not allowing danger to keep me from doing right!

Response by PV2 Cynthia Duarte-Preston made Jun 30 at 2022 2:45 PM

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You need fear to be fearless

Response by SGT Daniel Aston made Jun 30 at 2022 3:23 PM

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Courage is taking the step not fully reassured by faith or reality.

Response by SPC Sovereign Pert'Sun made Jun 30 at 2022 6:48 PM

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Stepping Forth against the Abnormal or Opposition when necessary.

Response by PO3 Glenn Letts made Jul 7 at 2022 12:27 AM

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Just asking for help when your pride gets in the way

Response by PVT Robert Bernhardt made Jul 8 at 2022 5:55 AM

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The word courage means to me facing a situation despite any fear one feels.

Response by RallyPoint News made Jul 18 at 2022 12:27 PM

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Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jul 18 at 2022 2:40 PM

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Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Sep 30 at 2022 11:40 AM

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To me it means that you have the ability to do things that others avoid,because of its perceived outcomes.