Posted on Jan 17, 2016
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Well, first and foremost it is an honor to serve DUTY HONOR COUNTRY! The military has brought the best out of me. Here is a list (inclusive):

1. I am very patriotic
2. Live my life according to the Army Values
3. I am very grateful for all the amenities the military has provided
4. It taught me teamwork and camaraderie
5. Being responsible and accountable i,e: dependable/reliable
6. It taught me to be all I can be and reach my goal i.e, education
7. M vision goes global, I think out side the box
8. Love to travel
9. Love to interact with the Armed Forces
10. Love to help/assist pupil to make a difference
11. I love Military History
12. Being closer to God, I survived 5 combat and 1 peacetime deployments
The list goes on_________________
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SPC Margaret Higgins
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The military taught me to be a leader. I am very patriotic. I try to do the honorable thing. I have a sense of duty to my fellow man.
I am (can be) very disciplined; and I know how to persevere.
It taught me problem solving.
It taught me self-pride; and how to be proud of others.
It taught me to have a career; instead of just a job.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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SPC Margaret Higgins wow these are some great attributes here, couldn't agree more. Well said and articulately conveyed.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SPC Margaret Higgins
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Thank you, Joe. I pray that your evening is going well. We all love you; Joe. I love you.
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LTC Stephen F.
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The military shaped me long before I enlisted SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.
1. My love of military history as a youngster combined with a faulty yet determined sense of youthful justice was molded into an understanding of just war and how and when it can and should be applied.
2. The military shaped my sense of loyalty to my soldiers, peers and superiors because i knew we were part of a team which could be called upon to defend this nation.
3. The military taught me the wisdom of following through to the best of my ability each assignment I received. While I was saddened by some assignment rejections I understand that there is a well-honed process of determining who goes where.
4. I learned to love living in places where I was sent to that I would never have gone to on my own.
5. I learned to enjoy food I never would have tasted and to drink and enjoy coffee - drinking Army coffee to keep me warm gave me an appreciation for good coffee.
6. Most importantly, military life and the challenges associated it prepared my heart to recognize my need for the atonement of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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LTC Stephen F. well said and profoundly expressed response. I couldn't have said it better.
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Sarah White
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Sir! #5 is my favorite! Thanks for sharing.
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LTC Stephen F.
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Sarah White - you are very welcome.
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SGT Infantryman (Airborne)
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, I'll admit,I was a young punk with not much direction before I was drafted. Little did I know how much I would change.
1. I learned how to grow up and be a man.
2. I learned to follow directions and orders.
3. I learned that I was meant to be in the Army. I loved it.
4. I learned camaraderie and that friends are more important than anything else.
5. I learned how to be a leader, and if I acted like a leader, I would earn respect.
6. I learned that I was important and lives depended on me.
7. I learned how to jump out of an airplane safely and land safely.
8. I learned how much I love my country and I will defend it to death.
9. I learned I became a responsible member of the military I loved so much, and still do.
10. I learned I wasn't a coward and that I will defend anyone who needs defending.
11. I learned and remembered how important God is to me and my life.
12. I learned how precious life and loved ones are.
To this day I wish I would have remained in the Army, but, I had seen so much death and destruction of human beings, friend and foe, I didnt want to see it anymore. Yet, here I am, reliving almost everything I saw over and over. But, I have learned how to control that as much as possible.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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SGT (Join to see) I honor your sacrifice, I know Vietnam was not easy. I like #11 because it was made it possible for my journey. Thank you cordially for sharing! This is a impressive list!-Sweet!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, Thank you very much. I'm happy we know each other. (-;
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