What's the most inspiring thing/event/quote you've had out on you?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:43:29 -0400

I'm all about hearing what the great leader of the Military have said over the years. There's been some quotes or incidents I've heard of that really motivated me and they honestly had nothing to do with me what so ever. So what're your inspiring moments of your careers?

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Oct 23 at 2015 12:45 PM

MSgt Michael Durkee — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:45:49 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2015 12:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:53:58 -0400

"If a man does his best, what else is there?"
George S. Patton

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 23 at 2015 1:03 PM

SFC Stephen King — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:03:29 -0400

"Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom."

George S. Patton

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 23 at 2015 1:07 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:07:32 -0400

There are LOADS of AWESOME quotes and sayings given by many who served, but hearing this ONE WORD IMO tops em all....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2015 1:46 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:46:52 -0400

I've got a few. Some where said to me, and others were heard from a movie(s). But, the two that most stick in my head are:

1) From one of my WLC SGL's: "I don't care how you screw the chicken as long as you make the feathers fly." He gave this answer when asked how he would like a particular mission completed.

2) From the movie "Soldier" with Kurt Russel: "My daddy always said, "When you want to insert a nail into a piece of wood, don't do anything fancy or glamorous. Just take the damn hammer and hit the son of a bitch until it's in."

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 23 at 2015 4:16 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:16:15 -0400

From Bastonge, famous quote from Gen. McAuliffe, "NUTS".
I can't remember if it was a movie or airborne school. But something to the effect of, We're airborne we are always surrounded.
My squad leader told me this. I was afraid of a command inspection. He was Korean-Vietnam Vet. Boy they put there pants on the same way you do, feet first.

I'll say this and quit. I asked and elderly African-American gentleman one time "How are you doing today". I was working at Lowe's at the time. He looked at me and stated "walkn on the ground" He seen the puzzled look on my face and then stated "not six feet under and not flat on my back in a hospital, it's a good day." nough said!

Response by SGM Mike Barbieri made Oct 23 at 2015 9:53 PM

SGM Mike Barbieri — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:53:08 -0400

My son enlisting.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 24 at 2015 7:39 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:39:57 -0400

We are REDCON1!

Response by SFC Fred Smith made Oct 25 at 2015 12:30 PM

SFC Fred Smith — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:30:08 -0400

"Final Formation" at any NG Drill on Sunday afternoon

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2015 2:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:36:27 -0400

Reading is fundamental.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 25 at 2015 3:53 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:53:29 -0400

We must keep this ground because units left and right are counting on us.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 25 at 2015 5:20 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:20:42 -0400

When I gained the full confidence of my Tank Platoon.