Are you your Brothers Keeper?

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:10:34 -0400

I know without a doubt that I would be there at the drop of a dime for any of my Brother or Sisters. Can you look at yourself and say the same? I don't mean your familial brothers or sisters, but your Brothers and Sisters in Arms. Since being on RP I've had three Brothers say that to me, and it means the world. A person you've never met, to tell you that he or she has you in their hearts and minds, that is a debt you can never repay. Are you there? Are YOU YOUR BROTHERS OR SISTERS KEEPER?

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 21 at 2015 7:18 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:18:53 -0400

Yes. And My Sister's Too. Period.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 21 at 2015 7:37 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:37:34 -0400

# [login to see] . If anyone who reads this message needs something, you now know how to get a hold of me. If I can't help you directly, I'll find someone who can.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 21 at 2015 7:38 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:38:46 -0400

We should all look out for one another... if we don't no one else will

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 21 at 2015 8:19 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:19:23 -0400

SSG Warren Swan Yes. Always have been, always will be until they bury me. My ability has certainly waned as I've aged and gone through life, but the desire, the willingness? Never.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 8:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:36:26 -0400

Yes!

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 22 at 2015 6:19 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 06:19:42 -0400

"Are you your Brothers Keeper?"...... SSG Swan

I've tried to be one to the best of my ability.

Response by SSgt Chipper Williams made Oct 22 at 2015 9:20 AM

SSgt Chipper Williams — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:20:45 -0400

"That Others May Live"
I am my Brother's Keeper.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 9:37 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:37:24 -0400

I read an article on here yesterday and it referenced one of those guys who served but fabricated a lot about his time in via a diary. There was one quote that stood out in the midst of it all.

"When people ask him why he joined the service he retorts with a question of his own: “Would your coworkers die for you?”

Regardless of his character and bs diary he wrote - that's a solid quote that stood out and has meaning to it.

http://www.havokjournal.com/nation/bernanke-beauchamp-and-bs-how-will-you-fare-after-the-military/

Bernanke, Beauchamp, and BS: How Will YOU Fare After The Military?

Was Bernanke wrong? This is an opportunity for the Army to fix where universities are failing: developing skills veterans need to be useful to employers.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 22 at 2015 5:06 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:06:12 -0400

Although attributed to God, wrongfully so, this is my attitude.
"The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a popular motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and humanistic philosophy."

By that, I will do a lot to help those in need, if they are doing all they can to help themselves, pure charity helps no one out of their condition. I do that without reservation or expectation of anything in return and when possible anonymously. Its the old "Give a man a fish thing" for me.

Response by SSgt Paul Esquibel made Oct 23 at 2015 12:53 AM

SSgt Paul Esquibel — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:53:37 -0400

You know it's funny, regardless of our branches, and our petty differences I can honestly say I feel closer to anyone who has served or is serving than my own family. I think it because our Brother and Sisterhood is extended across the world and at any given time we have all similar experiences from combat, to bad supervisor, to crazy times, to hard times, I think it's those events that pull us together, why we take a death of any branch more to heart than your average citizen. We feel for each other, we help each other because at the end of the day the government can only do so much the rest is up to us.

Response by MSgt Rob Miller made Oct 23 at 2015 7:41 PM

MSgt Rob Miller — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:41:18 -0400

My oath is forever. My brothers and sisters are my family.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 9:52 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:52:00 -0400

I think at the end of the day most who joined the military would be there for their Brother and Sisters in arms without second guessing it. I can say with full certainty that I would be there for anyone who has served because we all fought for the same thing and owe it to each other to look after each other.

Response by PO2 Gregory Howard made Nov 1 at 2015 2:59 PM

PO2 Gregory Howard — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:59:45 -0500

Yes without question

Response by PO1 George A Waldon Jr. made Nov 16 at 2015 3:44 PM

PO1 George A Waldon Jr. — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:44:04 -0500

No doubt,...we all took an oath,....that's why "we're all in it together..." civilians never affiliated with the military do not understand our fellowship and comraderie!"

Response by SFC Eric Williams made Nov 16 at 2015 5:45 PM

SFC Eric Williams — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:45:59 -0500

Great stuff SWAN....motivates me MAN! ....your question sparks further questions ....who still contributes to "Army Emergency Relief" ?
Who contributes to the VFW?
Lastly, this is an open question...what type of employment (new, old or hasn't been created yet). Would the AVERAGE Veteran excel at after service. Even if it where 6 months of temporary employment And what should the weekly? Biweekly or monthly salary be?

Response by SGT Daniel Petitt made Mar 2 at 2022 8:43 AM

SGT Daniel Petitt — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:43:01 -0500

We’re all Americans,to me that’s the end of the discussion.