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Perseverance, perseverance, perseverance!!!

Discipline is so important. Without it, we are so lost.

Never look down on anybody because of his perceived status.

The main traits I learned from serving my country were honesty and integrity. Be someone people will look up to and if you tell someone you will do something don’t give them som BS reason why you can’t when the time comes.
Also, family matters. They are your rock when times get tough. Don’t forget they have sacrificed during your time served. Duty, serve with pride and dignity. Honor your country and its Constitution and what it stands for.
When my family asks me how something is done, I jokingly say there’s a right way, my way, and the Army way!

Discipline, Loyalty, Selfless Service and Initiative. These are all qualities I learned in the Army and I would love to instill them into my children. There are other qualities, but these are on my list.

Respect for others

Respect for self and others; taking responsibility seriously even if others seem to be lacking in this; keeping true to your moral compass; striving to think the best of others when they make mistakes (until they prove that they are harming others deliberately).

No excuses, live with your choices, be accountable.

Promptness. Doing your best. Obedience. Importance of education.

After having spent my first 28 years in the service (raised in it, and got it on me), the most important thing I can say to anyone and everyone - love and respect your brothers and sisters, your fathers and mothers, and even your friends - regardless of their ethnic background, regardless of their regional dialect, regardless of what alleged country they came/come from. Because at the end of the day every person in your life is now your responsibility. And only together can we reshape the species. Just saying. :)