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Always being accountable for every decision and action you take. Never place the blame on someone else for your actions or lack of action. Semper Fi

Just remember that following proper procedure when performing an assigned task and not trying to use "Shortcuts" is the best way to perform your task!

Time flies--and it flies a lot faster after you get out...

Very good question, One of the many lessons I learnt while in the military was "Paying attention to the small details" It could save yours or someone else's life. I remember, during training to become a Sargent we were out in the woods and about five of us walked pass a rattler, we were all about to have a sit down and a female soldier was about to sit right next to the snake and our drill Sargent grabbed her by the collar, lift her off the ground and physically threw her about 10 feet. He saved her life that day. The five of us that walked by that snake, all missed it. That stuck with me to this day.

You committed to do something; now, you will stay with it until the end. Take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions!!!

What’s right is right and what’s wrong will never be right but may be covered up depending on the rank that did the wrong

Work hard play hard.

dedication and backing up your fellow service men

Taking responsibility for what you do.
What loyalty is about.
Discipline.
How to think, adapt, overcome!

The most important traits are Taking Responsibility, Discipline and Respect. They need to learn to be RESPONSIBLE for EVERYTHING they do or say and admit it. They also need to learn DISCIPLINE. When they screw up it will cost them in some way depend ing how bad it is. That means that WE must be fair with our discipline. And finally, RESPECT. They need to know what respect is and when it is required or has been earned. Some people can respect anything which may include things that did not earn or deserve respect. People, laws, businesses, parks, school teachers, some politicians and most important of all, our Country deserves Respect.