What does the word honor mean to you?

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Response by PO2 Jeni Clancy made Jun 13 at 2022 2:35 PM

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Honor is more than just a word it’s an action without thought. When you will stand up or beside someone because they need your support, assistance or just your strength to get them through. To know right from wrong and stand up for justice even if it hurts you along the way. A person who has Honor may be scared going into a situation but they’ll still tread in knowing it’s the right thing to do. Honor is something to hold True to and it’s not something that can be faked because if you have it it’s an ingrained part of you. Honor knows no bounds.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2022 4:21 PM

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Ones self respect

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Jun 14 at 2022 2:56 AM

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Honor is beyond words; Honor is an action of respect towards self and others. I Salute superiors out of respect and because I value the training I have received. Go Army!

Response by SSG Byron Hewett made Jun 14 at 2022 11:30 AM

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Honor is: duty, selfless service, respect, loyalty, personal courage, and integrity to ones self, others, your country, the armed forces, and your God and doing the right thing when nobody is watching and when somebody is looking.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Jun 14 at 2022 3:35 PM

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Keeping your word.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 15 at 2022 12:55 AM

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To have decorum, be beyond reproach, respect those who earned it, and respect hallowed traditions.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Jun 15 at 2022 5:00 PM

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Honor is that intangible quality that compels you to do the right thing in the face of all odds. Respecting others, and oneself.

Response by MSG Jason Yurgel made Jun 15 at 2022 6:03 PM

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personal integrity or reputation

Response by SGT Quaker Forfa made Jun 15 at 2022 6:12 PM

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Honor the fruit of being Honorable is what gives American texture to the Holy American Spirit we Americans share. Doing the duty when other would prefer not to.

Response by PO3 Melvin Hodge made Jun 15 at 2022 6:13 PM

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Owning to a mistake looking out for others, being brave in the face of danger and the enemy . Nomater what the situation may be

Response by SN John Dilley made Jun 15 at 2022 6:18 PM

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Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking!

Response by SSG Rubin William's Jr made Jun 15 at 2022 6:20 PM

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Respect and Honor

Response by SN Nicola Poitras made Jun 15 at 2022 6:21 PM

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Honor: Respect and Esteem for truth and justice.

Response by SGT Brian Pasquarelli made Jun 15 at 2022 6:22 PM

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Being appreciated for all you have done and earning respect.

Response by Coreen Onnembo made Jun 15 at 2022 6:28 PM

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Respect earned through one's action

Response by Sgt Tyrone Banks made Jun 15 at 2022 6:36 PM

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Honor is to give the highest level of respect and recognition to those who have earned it.

Response by PFC Tammy Buffington made Jun 15 at 2022 6:39 PM

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One’s altruistic action for or towards someone or a commitment.

Response by SPC Richard Fox made Jun 15 at 2022 6:53 PM

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Doing and living my life with honor, honesty, considerations for myself and the world around me.

Response by PO2 Mary Miller made Jun 15 at 2022 6:53 PM

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Honor to me means, doing the right thing even when nobody is watching and for the right reasons

Response by SPC Richard Fox made Jun 15 at 2022 7:00 PM

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Holding my head up high in and around in everything I do. My life is short to do any thing that would make impossible

Response by SPC Ruta Paul made Jun 15 at 2022 7:14 PM

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The word honor to me is my ability to do the right things in my words, my actions, and my behavior.

Response by SPC Matt Ovaska made Jun 15 at 2022 7:32 PM

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Trustworthy. Say what you mean. Mean what you say. You are only as good as your word.

Response by SPC Henry Sproles made Jun 15 at 2022 7:34 PM

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One self respect and able to show enough pride to service there country and able to adjust to differant life adjustment

Response by SSgt Robert White made Jun 15 at 2022 7:35 PM

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The word Honor is a very meaningful word for me that can be described in different ways. Generally, I was honored to serve my country. But more specifically, the honor I felt on two specific occasions are profoundly more meaningful. First: when I had the opportunity to shake the hand of King Olav of Norway during my final tour with the USAF at NATO Kolsaas. Second: the day that I swore in as a Peace Corps Volunteer was the day that I felt the most profound honor in my life.

Response by SMSgt Michael Alvin made Jun 15 at 2022 7:45 PM

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The word honor, to me, means doing something to the utmost of your ability with the highest degree of integrity you can.

Response by Capt Robert Gruver made Jun 15 at 2022 7:54 PM

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Honor means being true to your word, having respect or being respectful.. Doing the right thing no matter what.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 7:56 PM

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Honor is standing by and defending a set of beliefs and values no matter what the outcome is or who it’s for.

Response by SGT Matt Davis made Jun 15 at 2022 8:03 PM

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Integrity of Self

Response by 1LT John Wheeles made Jun 15 at 2022 8:05 PM

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Honor is, simply, conducting oneself with integrity and loyalty.

Response by SPC Fran Pearson made Jun 15 at 2022 8:19 PM

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Honor means the ability to give and receive the respect of others,

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 8:27 PM

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Honor is doing the right thing. Even if you're not going to get credit for doing it, and you probably wouldn't get in trouble for doing the wrong thing. It's doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Jun 15 at 2022 8:31 PM

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The greatest honor was serving my country!

Response by SGT Ryan Moradi made Jun 15 at 2022 8:38 PM

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Honor is the pride you have in yourself that you will not go against. It is your personal ideals and beliefs you will not compromise and will not distort. Your honor is what you are that you will never lie about or minimize even in the face of fear of devaluation of status to a person or group, becoming a pariah, or even for threat against your health or life.

Response by SPC David Batterson made Jun 15 at 2022 8:41 PM

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In years back, they would say your word is your bond. Handshake deals were common in business. It's a quality that we seem to have lost for the most part. Honor means one follows through with principles based on common sense and respect. You don't have to be religious to have honor. It comes from the heart.

Response by SPC Karen Holcomb made Jun 15 at 2022 8:47 PM

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For me, Honor is something we do to recognize someone else. We honor somebody, for example, by hanging their portrait up where people can see and ask about and when they ask we honor the person by telling what is was about them that made them important enough for us to hold them in such high place. The things he achieved and the people he influenced.

Here, in lieu of answering both questions, I will give a comparison between Honor and Respect as I see it and that all can understand...I Honor all Veterans for serving our Country in whatever way they did so, before coming home. Respect is almost the same as Honor, but before Respect one is honored. As an example I Honor and Respect our Fallen and our POW MIA's not only for their service, but for their sacrifice to me and to you. All should be help in the highest of Honor and Respect. Bring them all home!

Response by CPL Dom Sum made Jun 15 at 2022 8:48 PM

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Invisible respect that is carried or symbolized by a item, person , or place.

Response by SPC Lawrence Clark made Jun 15 at 2022 9:23 PM

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Honor it's something that is bestowed upon you by others honor is the respect integrity trust that others give to you because of what you showed you could do for them I
Honor is one of the hardest things to achieve and one of the easiest things to do

Response by SPC Cathi Santacruz made Jun 15 at 2022 9:26 PM

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Simply doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Response by LCpl James Howard made Jun 15 at 2022 9:30 PM

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To give my life for my country, and my fellow person.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 9:37 PM

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Honor is holding this amazing country in such highest regard that one is willing to sign a blank check to not only serve but lay down their life for it.

Response by PO3 Gavin Simas made Jun 15 at 2022 9:39 PM

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Honor is pride and humility or humbled by being blessed enough to have served in the US Navy. I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve and honor is having the mind set of doing it all over if given the chance. I’m honored to have served with the men and women of my battalion.

Response by SSgt Ken Hagen made Jun 15 at 2022 9:47 PM

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Doing the right thing when no one is watching.

Response by PFC Mark Dobuzinsky made Jun 15 at 2022 10:12 PM

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Honor means you are a person that holds truth with out you even have to be asked you are a person who without question is honest

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 10:19 PM

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HONOR IS SERVING MY COUNTRY, MY FAMILY, AND MY REPUTATION AND PRIDE IN MY FAMILY.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 10:51 PM

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Having integrity and being selfless

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 11:34 PM

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Honor is sacrifice. Only honor inspires a kind of commitment that leads to guaranteed protection even at the expense of oneself.

Response by Cpl Ron Cutrera made Jun 15 at 2022 11:34 PM

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Integrity, doing what is right no matter the popularity or consequences….Semper Fidelis, always faithful.

Response by 1stLt William Misner made Jun 15 at 2022 11:52 PM

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Honor is opening the door for someone, saying hello to another, saluting or greeting persons with a different color of skin and those who speak a different language other than yours. Honor always puts others well above our choices disregarding thoughts and actions for our welfare or comfort.

Response by CPL Paul Mercier made Jun 16 at 2022 12:03 AM

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Doing what is necessary irregardless of your personal interests.

Response by SFC Barry McNurlin made Jun 16 at 2022 12:07 AM

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The basis for which one stands: Keep your word, acknowledge (honor) those who are honorable, virtuous to God and country, live by the word of God. Giving of one's self without expectations in return. Helping those less fortunate. Listening and respond. Valor

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Jun 16 at 2022 12:19 AM

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Honor to me is a synonym of honesty. One who has honor can be trusted to do what he is supposed to do, even if no one is watching.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 12:28 AM

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Responding to your contrys call in time of need serving iina war and achieving things on your own

Response by SFC Michael Roe made Jun 16 at 2022 1:02 AM

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Honor means taking pride in your country and being able to return your freedom by serving your country.

Response by PO2 James Peters made Jun 16 at 2022 1:07 AM

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Being proud. Being interested. Being faithful. Being respectful. Being willing to lay your life down for others. Being there for others. All of this, because I learned it and lived it in the United States Navy.

Response by MSG Mark Thompson made Jun 16 at 2022 1:09 AM

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Honor is the willingness to do the right thing always, especially, when it is not expected. Honor is the reason we are soldiers in service to our country, if not me now, whom and when ?

Response by SPC Chris Ramos made Jun 16 at 2022 2:18 AM

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Honor is what keeps you there, it is what kept you from abandoning an injured or fallen comrade in battle or in civilian life....

Response by PFC Tani Mayeda made Jun 16 at 2022 5:29 AM

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Caring about something so much that you are willing to give your best, your all to it. Whether it be God, Country, or person, you give your heart, your time and the best part of you because you believe that it deserves that place of respect and worthiness in your eyes.

Response by Sgt David Garcia made Jun 16 at 2022 6:17 AM

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The word honor is a very unique word that is meant to highly regard or esteem them a person highly. Such is the men who fought for our freedoms have a place of honor amongs the citizen of our country or one that does a heroic act and does not consider the danger involved, for the sake of another has a place of distintion and honor.

Response by SGT Fred Flick made Jun 16 at 2022 7:17 AM

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Truth and faithful

Response by PVT Bruce Griffin made Jun 16 at 2022 7:19 AM

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Re: Be true to yourself and never lie. Honor our country and all the people you meet. Always follow through with a promise.

Response by SSgt Janie Clark made Jun 16 at 2022 7:26 AM

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Honor means doing the RIGHT thing whether you like it or not. It means standing up to confront your fears while doing something you don't want to do. It means having ethics and moral obligations you uphold. It means taking care of a situation that's unpleasant but still must be dealt with. Honor is what prompts you to act for others as well as yourself when necessary. Honor is the backbone of an outstanding person in a world of people who don't care about anything.

Response by SP5 David Solis made Jun 16 at 2022 7:51 AM

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Honor is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.

SGT D. Solis

Response by PO3 Clydebarry Betz made Jun 16 at 2022 8:06 AM

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Honor is a composite of Integrity and Character. Character is the quality of doing what is Right or Needed esoecially when no one is looking; Integrity is your personal ambition that makes you do the right thing.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 8:17 AM

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Honor means to me to maintain your self respect. It means to keep your word and follow through with your actions.

Response by Maj D Casey made Jun 16 at 2022 8:17 AM

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Honor means never forgetting an oath taken when entering the military service...there is not expiration. Honor above all else.

Response by LCpl Danny Hicks made Jun 16 at 2022 8:19 AM

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Honor means I will not have to worry if the guy next to me is gonna defend my life as I am gonna defend his life . It means ridding the world of tyranny and evildoers because they are without a doubt bad for the world. Honor means defending those that can't defend themselves. Honor is a way of life you don't have to apologize for. There's not just one meaning to honor, it's a collection of good actions. Beyond reproach. Semper Fi.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2022 8:49 AM

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Showing respect to someone or something.

Response by PO1 Charles McGlothlin made Jun 16 at 2022 9:25 AM

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Honor. Means respecting the history of those that have sacrificed and toiled to elevate a cause or ideal. We honor those that gave to our common goal, their leadership, efforts and sacrifice of health and wealth. Just as in battlefields spanning our legacy, our flag represents the history of those that gave of themselves and we honored them with flag bearers that led assaults on the battlefield or raising the flag after taking of a objective. We honor their collective representation at ceremonies and historical events.

Response by SPC John Kvocka made Jun 16 at 2022 9:39 AM

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Loyalty to our Country and support for people in need!

Response by PFC Joseph Fanara made Jun 16 at 2022 9:46 AM

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Obey, Respect and Loyalty

Response by Amn Stacey Lehre made Jun 16 at 2022 10:12 AM

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Honor to me is based on the lines each person draws defining their own personal stands. The lines they, (I) will not cross. In that sense, each individual is the only person able to dishonor theirself. You are the only one fully aware if you have crossed that line.

Response by LTJG Marcia Rihm made Jun 16 at 2022 10:30 AM

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Honor is giving dedication to something bigger than oneself like God, Country and Freedom. Honor is part of character, a standard, that knows the value of always doing the right thing even against opposition. Truthfulness, trust, courage,respect,
loyalty, and persistence are involved to have and give honor.

Response by MSG James Chesebro made Jun 16 at 2022 10:46 AM

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(Written by Natalie - James' wife :)

Honor means so many things to me like respect, valor, and integrity. Most of all honor to me means serving our country and all of the men and women (like my husband) giving their all to the best country in the world - USA! Honor is the highest respect which is what all Americans should be showing to our service men and women as they are putting their lives on the line to keep us free! God bless America!

Response by Cpl Alfonso Ayala made Jun 16 at 2022 10:56 AM

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Honor= respect, loyalty and belief in one self

Response by Maj Rm Jones made Jun 16 at 2022 11:35 AM

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Honor is doing the right thing when no one is watching.

Response by MSgt Jeanette Todd made Jun 16 at 2022 11:42 AM

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To honor is to humble yourself, taking the lower position in regards to the one you are honoring. To surrender your place for those who are being upheld as an example. To allow for silence in place of a roaring, knowing that in the simple obedience of stillness there is more done to honor than endless accolades.

Response by PO1 Patrick Maloney made Jun 16 at 2022 12:04 PM

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To hold in high regard and respect, certain people and institutions who have earned such esteem by their legacy actions and commitment to justice and righteousness for all. Most of all, the one true Creator God.

Response by Cpl Lawrence Palermo made Jun 16 at 2022 12:04 PM

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honor to me is respect for all the honorable people in the USA.

Response by PO2 Heather Moore-Ortiz made Jun 16 at 2022 12:06 PM

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Honor is doing the right thing and treating others equally. Honor is keeping your word.

Response by PFC Richard Hyatte made Jun 16 at 2022 12:44 PM

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What honor means to me is standing up to my responsibly. As a soldier in Iraq, it was my duty to defend our perimeter against enemy combatants until help could arrive. Although I was alone, I stood my ground knowing this was my assignment and intended to do it well.

Response by PVT Joseph Wyzykowski made Jun 16 at 2022 1:11 PM

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Honor is a title you receive when you accomplish a duty or job. It is a great accomplishment therefore it is a honor.

Response by SP5 D Marty Nelson made Jun 16 at 2022 1:25 PM

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Honor is proving respect and protection of the foundation of our country and heritage.

Response by Sgt Francisco Grijalva made Jun 16 at 2022 1:54 PM

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An overwhelmed feeling that you are embraced by a good sense of pride.

Response by A1C David Hale made Jun 16 at 2022 2:06 PM

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Being Honest with God, Being Honest with Others, and being Honest with Yourself.

Response by Jacqueline Carlisle made Jun 16 at 2022 2:19 PM

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Honor to me is on behalf of my father who passed two years ago who was a Vietnam Veteran and recipient of a purple heart and bronze star who when asked about serving his country his one and only answer was always NO REGRETS....

Response by CPL Jose Colon made Jun 16 at 2022 3:20 PM

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Honor mean to do the right thing with respect.

Response by A1C Edgar Santiago made Jun 16 at 2022 3:50 PM

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Honor is straightforward, but not simple. Be the example that you are looking for.
Edgar Santiago
USAF Veteran

Response by SN Francisco Negrete made Jun 16 at 2022 4:48 PM

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everything

Response by SSG Gregory Troutt made Jun 16 at 2022 4:56 PM

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Honor is doing the right thing, especially when nobody is looking. It is never the easiest option but is to act with integrity.

Response by COL Tom Monahan made Jun 16 at 2022 5:43 PM

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Honor to me is being true to your word with no intent to mislead.

Response by CPL Gregory Crawford made Jun 16 at 2022 5:44 PM

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to live or die for america

Response by Cpl Craig Neuvirth made Jun 16 at 2022 5:51 PM

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My Honor is my bond, it is my word. If I give you my word I will honor my word by keeping my word. My Word is my Honor my Honor is my All.

Response by MAJ John Davis made Jun 16 at 2022 7:00 PM

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Honor means people can trust you to keep your word.

Response by SGT Elizabeth Howton made Jun 16 at 2022 11:58 PM

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Being responsible, keeping your word and living your moral core

Response by PO3 Hassan Davis made Jun 17 at 2022 1:14 AM

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To give honor means to give special formal public acknowledgment to a someone for who they are and for what they do.

Response by SPC David Turnbow made Jun 17 at 2022 3:10 AM

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What honor means to me is having the utmost respect for someone or something that has a great meaning to your well-being! I honor my parents, all the military men and women past and present and I honor this great country I live in!!

Response by PO3 Chris Mesnard made Jun 17 at 2022 9:54 AM

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Always doing the right thing.

Response by PO3 Chris Mesnard made Jun 17 at 2022 9:59 AM

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Hey All!

Former Corpsman of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines with combat deployments to Afghanistan. I am always here not only for my Devil Dogs, but for all of my military brothers and sisters. If you are struggling, reach out!

Response by A1C Steve Godfrey made Jun 17 at 2022 11:39 AM

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Overcoming the challenge before you whatever the difficulty or odds of success, as you have given your oath, your word, your all.

Response by CPL David W. Faulkner made Jun 17 at 2022 12:35 PM

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Honor is to defend all beliefs, whether it is God, Family, Duty to Country, or Human rights and stand proud of the choice you made
Spec. 4 David Faulkner

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 18 at 2022 12:24 PM

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Thanks for shares.

Response by Cpl Frank Casares made Jun 19 at 2022 3:30 PM

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Regard with great respect and recognition.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Jun 20 at 2022 5:06 PM

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Honor is doing what you agreed to do. Doing so will not always be easy. You might have to embrace the suck. But America's military trains hard. So, you can perform under pressure. Your muscle memory kicks in when an emergency occurs and you are called to accomplish the mission. You will bring Honor to yourself and your family name. It is a gift the United States military, the greatest military that has ever stepped foot on this planet. bestows on all it's hard chargers.
Thank you 2nd Marine Division for making me Honorable. Whether I wanted to or not.
Hoorah!

Response by Maj Patricia Perry-Harvey made Jun 20 at 2022 7:54 PM

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USAF, MAJOR,Retired
Honor means taking pride in what you believe in and stand for. It is a sense of respect and integrity seen in looking up to those who we see as role models and mentors. Honor denotes credibility and respect for oneself and another’s position in life. Honor has a specific unwritten code that can also be transparent without spoken word. For instance, I feel a sense of honor when I see someone in uniform as the armed services,physician, nurse, teachers lawyers, judges or the US President.

Response by SSgt James Craver made Jun 21 at 2022 9:44 AM

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Honor: recognizing and responding favorably to our obligations to family, friends, community, and laws of our nation.

Response by MSgt Gio Mesa made Jun 21 at 2022 10:27 AM

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To honor is to hold in reverence and that reverence sometimes becomes a part of your values. For example, I reverence the flag of the United States of America!!

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Jun 21 at 2022 12:58 PM

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As a verb, to pay homage. As a noun, it represents a code of unflinching moral conduct.

Response by SPC Quinton Richmond made Jun 22 at 2022 6:26 PM

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The way and life of an American soldier

Response by LCDR Jonathan Roudabush made Jun 22 at 2022 6:28 PM

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Honor has many elements, Loyalty, Honesty, Dedication, Bravery, Refusal to quit when your team needs you. There are many nuances as well, like standing up for what is right regardless of the consequences. Fighting for those who can't fight for themselves is an honorable endeavor.

Response by PO3 Ricky Anthony Bergeron made Jun 22 at 2022 6:45 PM

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When you want to do your duty but you realise you are to old to arthritic to make a difference depression sets in you find yourself wondering if what you did in life was enough it was 30 plus years ago but did the domino s you set up fall into place

Response by CPL Beth Crespo made Jun 22 at 2022 7:17 PM

2022-06-22T19:17:20-04:00

To me honor is the fulfillment of selfless acts.

Response by CPL Beth Crespo made Jun 22 at 2022 7:19 PM

2022-06-22T19:19:31-04:00

Honor is the fulfillment of selfless acts.

Response by SPC Randy Wolbert made Jun 22 at 2022 7:20 PM

2022-06-22T19:20:01-04:00

Honor is the respect and the feeling that you are needed and the possibility to find the solution for the different situations, but at the same time not to broke your own principles. We have this quality when we are born, but it depends only on us if we wish to develop it.

This quality will help us to understand not our own importance, but also the importance of all other people, that live around and which we can see every day in our life. People, which have this quality, respect other people and they cannot afford themselves to be rude or impolite. Also, the honor can give you the confidence in your power and to change your life in the better way. If we estimate ourselves higher, it means, that we will have more opportunities to do something new and useful.

Response by Cpl Paul Jenkins made Jun 22 at 2022 7:22 PM

2022-06-22T19:22:42-04:00

In the USMC Honor This is the bedrock of our character. It is the quality that empowers Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior: to never lie, cheat, or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; to respect human dignity; and to have respect and concern for each other. It represents the maturity, dedication, trust, and dependability that commit Marines to act responsibly, be accountable for their actions, fulfill their obligations, and hold others accountable for their actions.

Response by PFC Mike Crue made Jun 22 at 2022 7:26 PM

2022-06-22T19:26:33-04:00

Honor means the same thing as integrity. It is about doing the right thing, even when no one is around.

Response by SPC Albert Samuel made Jun 22 at 2022 7:27 PM

2022-06-22T19:27:10-04:00

Honor is something ingrained in a individual from there parents from birth. When a individual enters society that honor evolves into loyalty and morality which culminates into a personality for life

Response by PO2 Thurman Myers made Jun 22 at 2022 7:34 PM

2022-06-22T19:34:59-04:00

Honor to me is first the Lord our God. Honor your mother and father. Honor your country through service and respect. Honor all who served bravely and proudly for this great nation the USA. Honor also means that we all be law abiding and responsible for our actions. In honor there is humility, unity, and a true appreciation for mankind and a grateful nation for those who strive for peace, love, and respect. Then and only then do we have honor.

Response by SPC Ira Harris made Jun 22 at 2022 7:36 PM

2022-06-22T19:36:44-04:00

Honor is respecting others, placing them before yourself and not thinking lowly of them. We honor people because: Every person is created in the image of God, and Every person has gifts, talents given to them by God. So, we honor the person themselves and the unique gifts, talents, and abilities given to them by God.

Response by CMSgt David Soldano made Jun 22 at 2022 7:38 PM

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The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, and forthcoming. Always telling the truth even though it might make you look bad. And to honor someone else in my opinion is the greatest thing you can bestow on someone.

Response by SPC Michelle Johnson made Jun 22 at 2022 7:39 PM

2022-06-22T19:39:15-04:00

Honor is a word that carries a lot of weight and significance. Honor is earned through integrity, resilience, leading by example, and respect. Honor takes time to achieve. My experiences have shown and taught me humility and adoration for those that fit into this category. There is a person that I have known all my life, and to have watched this individual overcome so many challenges and adversities, made countless sacrifices for family and others, always put themself last, sharing testimonials with such grace, tranquillity, and a smile, makes me reverent of the individual anytime I am in their presence or think about them. When honor is transparent through word, action, deed, and thought of an individual, it is powerful and will impact your life by etching the individual's attributes and character upon your heart, mind, body and soul.

Response by SPC Wade Maki made Jun 22 at 2022 7:48 PM

2022-06-22T19:48:28-04:00

To do what is right,to help others that can't. To protect those who can't. You be the best so others can learn what is right not what is wrong with the world.

Response by MSgt Becky Stith made Jun 22 at 2022 7:56 PM

2022-06-22T19:56:05-04:00

Honor is doing what is right especially when no one is watching or listening.

Response by SGT Jim Hudson made Jun 22 at 2022 7:56 PM

2022-06-22T19:56:20-04:00

Honor means man accomplishing life-worthy deeds not expecting or desiring to be honored or paid $100.00

Response by PFC Michael T McDaniel made Jun 22 at 2022 7:57 PM

2022-06-22T19:57:12-04:00

To completely give of yourself without reservation. Make yourself available to the needs of someone and your country. So, honor without hesitation or remorse.

Response by TSgt Patti Cook made Jun 22 at 2022 8:14 PM

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Honor is a mighty thing. The word has been used, abundantly, by media and, by many who haven't a clue. They simply don't know about what this designation should truly confer .
To be honored or, to possess the character attribute of Honor, passion is necessary. This passion of which I speak, isn't the type of feel- good, hand-clapping, token recognition that accompanies many public events.
Veterans are routinely called upon to stand, in public. There are cheers and, sometimes tears, but passion and true Honor go much deeper.
I've heard many a veteran state, "I'm no 'hero'!". I then observe others who try to persuade that veteran that he or she actually is a hero. If they're speaking to a person who, in the course of following orders, was required to perform less- than- honorable duty, the honor falls upon fallow ground.
Honor is earned. Passion accompanies it, deeply into the soul. My father was a truly honorable man who received no accolades for his service, but his humble and gentle, unconditional love changed hundreds of lives. When in his 70s, every Saturday morning at 0530, he was on his way to the county jail to bear witness of his Christianity to the inmates. Over 120 men found the narrow path that leads to knowledge that truly changes one's direction, in life.
Honor is accompanied by passion and, by integrity. A person who is worthy of honor will not speak foolish lies, nor grandiose tales by which to elevate his or her image in the eyes of others.
Pontificating patriotism can be snuffed out by the next political move. True honor and integrity will not die,even if it means one must lose his or her own life to defend a principle; a belief; passionate position; a thing of honor.
In my 54 years, I've met few, truly honorable people. I've seen, literally, thousands who recieved what was designated as honor however, this was not the case.
Honor of a humble person who possesses humility, unconditional love, brevity, consistency and passion for the cause is, indeed, honor well- deserved and authentic.
This is what honor means, to me.
Far from patronizing, festive recognition, it's sincere appreciation for a truly honorable person.

Response by 1LT Rick Moss made Jun 22 at 2022 8:33 PM

2022-06-22T20:33:05-04:00

Honor is saying what you're going to do and doing what you say. Honor is doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.

Response by PO1 Lisa Fresquez made Jun 22 at 2022 8:42 PM

2022-06-22T20:42:03-04:00

Honoe means beingtrustworthy and honest and standing by your word.

Response by SPC Ernest Upcott made Jun 22 at 2022 9:23 PM

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Honor is something I feel the most when I visit the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. My brother was among the first of our veterans to be interred there in early November of 2005. I was changed in the way that I now respect and admire those who went before me, so much more. There is a reverence and a dedication to their service that takes on an importance and a devotion that is unequaled in other everyday endeavors. Their loyalty and integrity is enshrined there for all time. I am so proud of their work and commitment to their country. I shall someday join him in that wonderful park. Sp4-E4 Ernest R. Upcott US Army

Response by PO1 Damian Slaughter made Jun 22 at 2022 9:25 PM

2022-06-22T21:25:38-04:00

The word honor means is that you always do the right thing. Whether anyone notices or not, you do what is right at all times and not looking for praise. Setting the example, taking the lead, and kindness to all. This is what honor means to me.

Response by SSgt Kat Johnson made Jun 22 at 2022 9:26 PM

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Honor is doing what is right, even if you are the only one who does. It means giving selflessly to others not because you have to, but because you want to. You want to make sure that those that came before you did not do what they did for nothing. It means making your family proud with what you have done. It means looking out for all those who stand behind you and for all those who stand side by side with you.

Response by PVT Eric Bagnall made Jun 22 at 2022 9:57 PM

2022-06-22T21:57:36-04:00

Honor means truthfulness , readiness and the willingness to do what it takes

Response by CPL Regina Lundholm made Jun 22 at 2022 9:59 PM

2022-06-22T21:59:40-04:00

Honor to me:. Is having the chance to serve your country, to prove to yourself that you can do anything you want to do. To be able to protect and serve your country and having the great feeling of accomplishment.

Response by CPT Mack Pence made Jun 22 at 2022 10:10 PM

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Honor means to me to care and respect the people around you. You don’t always have to like someone to honor them. If they do the best they can for their loved ones and peers they should be honored.

Response by SPC Larry Ramsdell made Jun 22 at 2022 10:57 PM

2022-06-22T22:57:40-04:00

Honor is a solemn version of respect. I can respect veterans, for example, and that means I admire them for what they have given in terms of their livelihood, their health, their loved ones and their sense of duty to the country. But when I honor them, I add something spiritual to the mix. I know they have given from the heart. Honor transcends the needs of just living. It deals with the soul.

Response by PVT Michael Brouillette made Jun 22 at 2022 11:01 PM

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Honor to me is being able To live up to and earn and keep the respect of all the members of me family that Came and served before me !

Response by SGT William West made Jun 22 at 2022 11:05 PM

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Honor is holding oneself to ones highest standard of thought and conduct in all things, and encouraging those around you to do the same by your example. Honor is not easy. It is a burden carried not with pride but with humble determination. Honor withstands the challenge of this burden even when the easier path beckons. Others pay lip service to things like patriotism, justice, truth and fair play, while re-defining these terms to suit their own self-interest. An honorable person defines these words with clear eyes and a strong heart. It takes clarity and strength of character to wield ones way thru the melee of lies, deceit and willful misinformation in our world today. It can be disheartening to watch the truly dishonorable seem to succeed and prosper from nefarious actions. But honor is it's own reward, and must only to itself be true. Honor knows fear and does not hide. When foes attack and friendships fail, honor stands fast and shall prevail. Honor owns its mistakes, blames no one else, and strives to improve. Honor protects the weak and helps the poor. It gives and gives 'til it can give no more. Then it rest in peace. Hoorah.

Response by Sarah Johnson made Jun 22 at 2022 11:14 PM

2022-06-22T23:14:55-04:00

Honor is maintaining consistent and constant actionable support for the promises or pledges that one has made either to themselves or to others.

Response by CPL Dean Thomas made Jun 22 at 2022 11:17 PM

2022-06-22T23:17:24-04:00

Honor is your oath your word your commitment when you say you will do it do it and it has no expiration date it is your true self it's being honest helpful committed trust it's a mindset that is diminishing in today's world veterans live to trust and honor one's brothers and sisters in arms and one issue with going to be civilian again it's not that way and it's very sad but stay true to one's self and keep fighting the fight

Response by SP5 Alan Rambel made Jun 22 at 2022 11:28 PM

2022-06-22T23:28:23-04:00

Ethical conduct, upholding moral values

Response by CPT Stephen Feldman made Jun 22 at 2022 11:46 PM

2022-06-22T23:46:57-04:00

Honor is standing up for the Constitution and the oath everyone takes when they enter the military. It is standing up for the US and the laws promulgated by the federal government and the state governments. If a law is passed and implemented by the US or a state that would 'violate the Constitution, regardless of the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution, then Honor is opposing that Supreme Court decision. An example would be if you believe that the 2nd Amendmentvdoes did not allow anyone to own and carry an AR-15 in spite of the Supreme Court's decision to allow such, then Honor demands you stand up and oppose that decision.

Response by PVT Victoria Simmons made Jun 23 at 2022 12:01 AM

2022-06-23T00:01:07-04:00

Honor is showing the importance of work or good deeds by doing the work and not expecting anything in return. Honor is the respect and humility we show one another as a group or whole, or as individuals. Honor is upholding a standard of one's character, so that meaning is found in one's actions. These are all examples of what honor might be. We decide how honor is portrayed(:

Response by SFC Howard Lee made Jun 23 at 2022 12:13 AM

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Being all you can be above and beyond the call of duty.
Giving it YOUR all

Response by TSgt James Wells made Jun 23 at 2022 12:42 AM

2022-06-23T00:42:08-04:00

Service with dedicated commitment to the career of choice.

Response by SR William Klemenz made Jun 23 at 2022 12:59 AM

2022-06-23T00:59:49-04:00

Means that I honor and and sacrifice myself to do whatever it is that I say I will do or that I need to do honor is to protect my country at all cost stand up for what I believe is right

Response by LCpl Janet Baez made Jun 23 at 2022 2:06 AM

2022-06-23T02:06:41-04:00

Honor means - Is Always Doing the right thing for the glory of God, no matter if anyone is watching or not. Keep your Word always...

Response by LCpl Janet Baez made Jun 23 at 2022 2:08 AM

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Always doing the righ thing for the glory of God, doesn't matter if anyone is watching. Keep your word Always!!! Semper Fi!!

Response by PO3 Raymond Conner made Jun 23 at 2022 2:08 AM

2022-06-23T02:08:46-04:00

Honor means signing a blank check saying you give willingly your self up to and including your life in service to the people of the United States!

Response by TSgt Rik Reichert made Jun 23 at 2022 2:48 AM

2022-06-23T02:48:12-04:00

Honor means upholding that respect and those core values I learned over 20 years ago. To honor those who served before us and also to honor those still serving is something I do every day while doing my current job. I can never repay what has been given to us, but I spend every day trying.

Response by GySgt James Hart made Jun 23 at 2022 4:49 AM

2022-06-23T04:49:52-04:00

To believe in our constitution and the word of our God outlines our behavior in life which is what we commit to in the Marines.

Response by SGT Karen Lawless made Jun 23 at 2022 7:18 AM

2022-06-23T07:18:21-04:00

Standing up for the country that you love to include up to giving your life to protect.

Response by SGT Bennie Smith made Jun 23 at 2022 7:44 AM

2022-06-23T07:44:37-04:00

Honor means to have pride and self respect not only for yourself but for everyone else and for any job you do knowing that it is important for you to care and show that you care.

Response by Rosalyn Mabus made Jun 23 at 2022 8:51 AM

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Honor means doing the right thing when no one is looking; Keeping all your promises.

Response by PO1 Barbara Roscoe made Jun 23 at 2022 8:56 AM

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Honor is being true to oneself, to set standards and follow them. It also means to be truthful, respectful, to treat others like you would like them to treat you in return. In the end the person that you have to answer to is the one looking back at you from the glass.

Response by Eric Meacham made Jun 23 at 2022 9:12 AM

2022-06-23T09:12:34-04:00

Honor is having Integrity. My father was drafted, Bill Naylor became my best friend seconds after we met, that friendship lasted until 6am the day after Father’s Day when he chose to die in the VA under hospice care. Bill Naylor’s character emulated Honor, Duty, Integrity right from the first moment he greeted me as a work study student at HVCC. He attended my Marriage and loved Suzy as His own Daughter. Bill loved my four Daughters and treated them as His own Grandchildren.
The last four years of Bill Naylor’s life He lived with our Family. He enlisted in World War Two in 1942 - 1945 , and applied to reenlist in 1959 for Vietnam. He was Honorably Discharged in 45 , from the Army Air Force. Again He received an Honorable Discharge in 62 , from the Air Force. Bill Naylor will never be forgotten.
That is what HONOR means.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2022 9:44 AM

2022-06-23T09:44:10-04:00

Honor doesn't just mean wearing a uniform, but when you put it on a sense of pride, respect and dignity. The loyalty that it has, willingness to serves in spite of a paycheck. The sense of knowing who you are within, making an impact without looking for anything in return.

Response by Sgt David Pesko made Jun 23 at 2022 9:56 AM

2022-06-23T09:56:10-04:00

Honor is a humbled selfless commitment to a cause or purpose. The ability to hold steadfast despite what circumstances may be changing or any opposing influence that attempts to alter your stance.

Response by Sgt David Pesko made Jun 23 at 2022 9:58 AM

2022-06-23T09:58:04-04:00

Honor is a humbled selfless commitment to a cause or purpose. The ability to hold steadfast despite what circumstances may be changing or any opposing influence that attempts to alter your stance.

Response by PO1 Steven Pompey made Jun 23 at 2022 10:30 AM

2022-06-23T10:30:07-04:00

Regard with great respect.

Response by Sgt Russell Riddle made Jun 23 at 2022 10:40 AM

2022-06-23T10:40:10-04:00

Honor is simply doing the right thing when you think no one is watching. Integrity and honor synonymous because they represent your true character.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2022 10:55 AM

2022-06-23T10:55:27-04:00

Honor is if you make a commitment you stick to it no matter what

Response by PFC Charles Sailor made Jun 23 at 2022 11:07 AM

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People with good intentions make promises.
People with honor keep them.
Charles Sailor

Response by LCpl Gary Fritchman made Jun 23 at 2022 11:34 AM

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Honor to me means a life time commitment of respect to my country and my fellow man. I will always be so proud that I served in the USMC and that is for sure where I learned the definition of Honor.

Response by LCpl Gary Fritchman made Jun 23 at 2022 11:38 AM

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Honor to me means a life time commitment of respect to my country and my fellow man. I will always be so proud that I served in the USMC and that is for sure where I learned the definition of Honor.

Response by SrA Shayla Grant made Jun 23 at 2022 11:57 AM

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Honor is to me a form of respect. Respect and honor thy God, mother and father. Do your due diligence to speak up and take action for your country and hold true to the core values

Response by SSgt Dr. Thomas Kolenda DC, FASA, FICPA made Jun 23 at 2022 12:11 PM

2022-06-23T12:11:27-04:00

Honor is the attitude one puts forth to who is in front of you. Senior Citizen, physically challenged, mentally challenged? You're physically tired and they are in front of you. Is there compassion and patience in your heart? Is there kindness in your words? And if roles were reversed, what would you like to happen? Wouldn't you want to have simple acceptance and a kind gesture...?

Response by SN Jerry Schlotter made Jun 23 at 2022 12:18 PM

2022-06-23T12:18:03-04:00

continuing a difficult task in spite of major setbacks

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2022 12:29 PM

2022-06-23T12:29:11-04:00

Honor is being loyal to yourself as well as other people, places, or things. It is treating others how you would wish to be treated. Regardless of how other people act, honor comes from within yourself and you must respect yourself. Doing the right thing even when no one is looking !!!

Response by PO2 Charles Moll made Jun 23 at 2022 1:24 PM

2022-06-23T13:24:50-04:00

Sticks and Stones will break my bones, But my Honor you'll never get!

Response by Sgt Dave Schulze made Jun 23 at 2022 1:47 PM

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Honor means more than living up to a standard to which you have pledged allegiance. It means setting your own high standards, and living a life in pursuit of them. It means honesty, truthfulness, morality and trustworthiness. An honorable person will always stand out, not because they shine the spotlight on themselves, but because their lives quietly stand apart from the crowd. Intended or not, an honorable person becomes a leader by their lifestyle.
Submitted by Dave L. Schulze

Response by SP5 Bob Laurence made Jun 23 at 2022 3:14 PM

2022-06-23T15:14:39-04:00

Honor is a Code of conduct, an ethical culture of Principles, Values, Standards, and Rules of Behavior.
Modern man has subsequently found a way to avoid the responsibilities associated with true Honor and rewrite the Commandments to furtherance their own covets.
I served my Country and Marriage with Honor and trust my fellow colleagues will seek the strength to once again renew their commitment to the code of Honor.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 23 at 2022 3:16 PM

2022-06-23T15:16:25-04:00

Thanks for sharing.

Response by Sgt Marie Simbeck made Jun 23 at 2022 3:28 PM

2022-06-23T15:28:36-04:00

Honor is standing true to your word, your oath.

Response by PFC Eric Rodriguez made Jun 23 at 2022 5:57 PM

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Honor is a life time of respect, sacrifice, loyalty, faith, duty you live and die for without question if it isn't in your blood it's not in your heart.

Response by SPC Alysia Bartholomew-Pettway made Jun 23 at 2022 6:55 PM

2022-06-23T18:55:55-04:00

The word Honor means ABOVE all else. The highest in/of all things.

Response by SSgt Edward Perez made Jun 23 at 2022 8:05 PM

2022-06-23T20:05:10-04:00

Respecting others and taking pride in the things you do.

Response by Barbara Regland made Jun 24 at 2022 6:24 AM

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Honor has many meanings to those of us who have served. Honor is usually defined as honor, duty, and sacrifice. As I reflect on these words many meanings and memories come to mind. I am a mother and a wife to military. Between the ARMY and the Marines, I have watched and waited and prayed for my family to serve and return. Thankfully and with God's WILL watching over them and guiding them along with his protection they ALL came back home. All of my family demonstrated and served with honor. Now they are all medically retired but not before they demonstrated their HONOR to their country. Honor is served not only on the battlefields but once they return home. Displaying honor while transitioning back into civilian life. Honor is displayed by their actions. Showing their community, they are here to volunteer and serve where they are needed. Serving their faith demonstrating that while honoring their religious beliefs while deployed strength was provided to them by their heavenly Father. As we prepare to celebrate our Independence Day watch how our service men and women display their honor. It is a beautiful sight to behold. I am honored to be a wife of a medically retired ARMY SGT, and a mother to both my ARMY SGTS. my daughter and my son who proudly served and my son a Marine who recently retired after a ten-year service. HONOR, DUTY sacrifice is a family tradition in our home.

Response by SPC Robert Black made Jun 24 at 2022 8:17 AM

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Honor is doing the right thing regardless of cost, financial or personal. It is seeing a car on the side of the road and stopping to help, even if it makes you late to an appointment. It is seeing the person in front of you in a check out line counting pennies and you offering to help pay. But is it more than that. It is being willing to sacrifice your time, and your life, to help defend those who may never know it was you.

Response by A1C Dan Dillen made Jun 24 at 2022 11:45 AM

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Respect for those who have put their life on the line for others! home or country.

Response by PO2 Kenneth Stevenson made Jun 24 at 2022 12:20 PM

2022-06-24T12:20:03-04:00

We’re on a means to me is everything under the umbrella of righteousness courage commitment wisdom and focusing with a sound mind.

Response by SPC Harley Eriich made Jun 24 at 2022 6:37 PM

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Honor, Is a sense of duty and commitment you have in serving other. You do something not for the accolades and not only is it the right thing to do but because of your commitment to your service. Jesus to me is an embodiment of honor. He saw that we were perishing and if we died we would go to hell. So He gave himself up to be that sacrifice so that we could live. Just like every KIA, they sacrificed so that their battles could survive and that we as Americans can live free. My team leader in OIF 3 said this before he died by IED attack, "America is the land of the free because of the brave"!!!! HOAAH "BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE"

Response by LCDR Paul Doe made Jun 24 at 2022 6:58 PM

2022-06-24T18:58:37-04:00

Honor means something you hold deep and respect: example you honor your mother and father. You will follow their rules and customs and not bring shame or disrespect on them.

Response by CPO Joseph Zurbuch made Jun 26 at 2022 12:30 AM

2022-06-26T00:30:40-04:00

27 years in the Navy

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2022 11:31 AM

2022-06-26T11:31:29-04:00

answering your country's call to arms n its time of need and serving with distinction

Response by SSgt David M. made Jun 26 at 2022 10:27 PM

2022-06-26T22:27:30-04:00

To me the word Honor means that you give your all from the Heart and live by your word that what you say is what you mean. Your Honor means you speak the truth at all times and do what is right before GOD, your Family, and your Country!!! ;-) I SALUTE All My Fellow Veterans!!!

Response by Cpl Bernard Bates made Jun 27 at 2022 9:01 AM

2022-06-27T09:01:40-04:00

Honor is My country comes first. To defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, at the possible loss of my life. Semper Fi.

Response by PO2 Kevin Benware made Jun 27 at 2022 10:45 AM

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honor is respect for God, Duty, and Country. Honor is doing the right thing, even when peers think it is wrong. Honor is NOT compromising your ideals, beliefs, family, or your oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Honor is NOT blind obedience to politicians, or political ideologies, but IS faithfully making up your own mind, based on facts, and not gut feelings.

Response by SPC Glenn Knudsen made Jun 27 at 2022 9:57 PM

2022-06-27T21:57:59-04:00

high respect; great esteem:

Response by SFC Nathan Thompson made Jun 29 at 2022 1:09 PM

2022-06-29T13:09:35-04:00

Honor to me is to keep your word, celebrate tradition ,your family, parents and your children. Honor is a privilege to serve your country and be the best example as a military veteran serving in another country. Honor is celebrating your fellow veterans , disabled veterans and especially those that sacrificed the ultimate service with their lives.

Response by SGM Michael Peterson made Jun 29 at 2022 5:59 PM

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Honor is always putting others above your own needs. Doing what is right at all times no matter what the consequences. SGM(R) M. Peterson

Response by SGT Daniel Myers made Jun 29 at 2022 6:07 PM

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What does the word honor mean to me; keeping your word, having integrity, loyalty, commitment, courage, selflessness, duty to your country, those you serve with and always having their six, duty to God above, the ability to always do the right thing even when no one is watching or calling attention to yourself for it, your oath

Response by 1SG John McKim made Jun 29 at 2022 6:24 PM

2022-06-29T18:24:06-04:00

Above and beyond for the defense of our country

Response by Capt Scott Schafer made Jun 29 at 2022 7:45 PM

2022-06-29T19:45:12-04:00

Honor means I will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor will I tolerate those in my unit who do.

Response by PO1 Jacqueline Neault made Jun 29 at 2022 8:06 PM

2022-06-29T20:06:42-04:00

Adhering to what is right, or a standard of conduct; high regard or esteem

Response by SrA Benjamin Butler made Jun 29 at 2022 8:29 PM

2022-06-29T20:29:24-04:00

living an honest life, doing the right thing even if it's not in your best interest and treating everyone with basic human respect

Response by Cpl Brian Cole made Jun 29 at 2022 9:10 PM

2022-06-29T21:10:36-04:00

Doing the right thing even at personal cost.

Response by Cpl Brian Cole made Jun 29 at 2022 9:11 PM

2022-06-29T21:11:43-04:00

Doing the right thing even at personal cost. Keeping your word, being trustworthy, doing what you say you will do.

Response by MSgt Gayenell Meeks-Shirley made Jun 29 at 2022 9:23 PM

2022-06-29T21:23:53-04:00

It means RESPECT those who put their lives on the line everyday for this country!

Response by Sgt Charles Cross made Jun 29 at 2022 9:36 PM

2022-06-29T21:36:23-04:00

In a word, Honor describes a United States Marine.

Response by Sgt Charles Cross made Jun 29 at 2022 9:38 PM

2022-06-29T21:38:20-04:00

In a word, Honor is a United States Marine serving his country.

Response by SFC Gloria Crayton made Jun 29 at 2022 10:03 PM

2022-06-29T22:03:34-04:00

Honor means doing what is right. No matter what the populace wants, do the right thing and stand with integrity and respect.

Response by Sgt Sergey Zabarin made Jun 29 at 2022 10:21 PM

2022-06-29T22:21:44-04:00

Honor is the adherence to a code of conduct that upholds the highest traditions and ideals of your group. It is the pursuit of moral perfection in speech, presentation, and action motivated by the recognition that you are responsible for carrying on the legacy to the next generation.

Response by PO1 Jennifer Vallot made Jun 29 at 2022 10:50 PM

2022-06-29T22:50:47-04:00

When a person acts with honor, he or she demonstrates the qualities of selflessness, commitment, integrity, discipline, respect, and courage.

Response by SSgt Chelsea Romanowiz made Jun 29 at 2022 11:01 PM

2022-06-29T23:01:19-04:00

Honor to me is that you remain true to your beliefs and ethics. Taking pride in one's self, one's family and their work is honorable. Stand by your word and by your morals.

Response by PO2 Edward Manka made Jun 29 at 2022 11:06 PM

2022-06-29T23:06:16-04:00

Non-negotiable duty to do what is right in the face of adversity. Initially learned in Cub and Boy Scouts, then when joining and pledging to Military. As in religion Honor thy Father and Mother by obedience and giving and accepting their love unconditionally.

Response by CPT Rich Burgess made Jun 29 at 2022 11:25 PM

2022-06-29T23:25:27-04:00

Honor means acting "as if" every day

Act AS IF your mother is watching you

Act AS IF God is watching you

Act AS IF your actions and words have consequence

Response by SPC Terrance Hill made Jun 29 at 2022 11:37 PM

2022-06-29T23:37:38-04:00

Paying due respect, and standing up for what one believes in.

Response by PO2 Steven Colburn made Jun 30 at 2022 12:37 AM

2022-06-30T00:37:44-04:00

Trust

Response by PFC MiMi Johnston made Jun 30 at 2022 12:51 AM

2022-06-30T00:51:10-04:00

Honor.. It means to me being true to myself and others. Standing up for what I believe In, standing up for what is right! Honor thy Mother, Honor thy father. FIGHTING FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2022 1:23 AM

2022-06-30T01:23:30-04:00

Honor means trying to fulfill your commitment to the Service you Volunteered for and tried to stay in even after getting injured. But on the other aspect of the spectrum of Honor is DisHonor, which the VA has done a complete Dis Honor towards me for 36 plus years including the 1st 23 years when they refused medical help for me after I was Medically Discharged from the Navy with Medical records from my Ship, the Air Force Base where I had Physical Therapy and Portsmouth Naval Hospital whee they determined that after seven weeks I was not fit due to my injuries on the ship. But the VA decided that those Dr's. were wrong in there easement and the civilian Dr. who looked at me in 1986 for an couple of hours said there was nothing wrong with me and then the VA sent the Letters to the same wrong address for the next 24 years so I never had an opportunity to get to appeal any of my claims. So The VA has Dis Honored Me as a Disabled Veteran and doesn't even care if I had 3 suicide attempts during those 36 plus years. So there is not much Honor left in the Government for the Mistreatment of the Disabled Veteran still to this day and that's why there is such a High rate of Suicide with the Veterans because we can't fight the VA ,they have all these Laywers and they have beaten me where I have finally have given up and just will not even leave my house anymore. Thank you for what you have done for me VA.

Response by Amn Chris Humbert-Nassetta made Jun 30 at 2022 2:28 AM

2022-06-30T02:28:11-04:00

Integrity, and good conduct and character.

Response by SP5 Allan T Pollard made Jun 30 at 2022 4:53 AM

2022-06-30T04:53:06-04:00

Honor involves the words esteem, respect, dignity, reputation, and status. It is generally confirmed on a person who has the personal integrity to always be doing what is "right" under God's eyes. Always doing or confirming what is right no matter whether the circumstances are good or bad, building up the esteem of others.

Response by SrA David Lewis made Jun 30 at 2022 6:00 AM

2022-06-30T06:00:16-04:00

Living or acting in a way that exceeds the expectations an organization or society as a whole holds dear. It encompasses a persons whole self in everything they do for the betterment of an organization all the way to mankind as a whole. Striving no only to be a better person, but to make other better people.

Response by SSG Jessica Young made Jun 30 at 2022 7:00 AM

2022-06-30T07:00:03-04:00

Honor is standing up for your values in life. Being able to see yourself in a difficult situation and knowing that you acted with dignity. Your actions were of a person with pure and humble intentions.

Response by SP5 Francis Casto made Jun 30 at 2022 7:30 AM

2022-06-30T07:30:18-04:00

Not having your mother see your name in the newspaper for doing something dishonorable.

Response by SP5 Francis Casto made Jun 30 at 2022 7:31 AM

2022-06-30T07:31:44-04:00

Not having your mother see in the newspaper that you did something dishonorable.

Response by PO2 Dallas Hermanson made Jun 30 at 2022 8:51 AM

2022-06-30T08:51:45-04:00

A combination of:
1. Doing what you truly believe to be the right thing in any situation, regardless of how difficult it may be or the potential painful ramifications to yourself.
2. Always following The Golden Rule

Response by TSgt Q Bynum made Jun 30 at 2022 9:25 AM

2022-06-30T09:25:48-04:00

We are taught to love, honor and obey our parents but as we grow older we no longer do things as children, therefore our love, honor and obey changes with understanding and maturity. You honor the thing in the way it requires. As a child your honored your parents by listening and when they are old you honor them by taking care of them. How you honor changes but the love and compassion that honor requires, does not.

Response by SSG Steven Parks made Jun 30 at 2022 9:42 AM

2022-06-30T09:42:04-04:00

I don't really like repeating things, but SSG Byron Hewett said it perfectly:
Honor is: duty, selfless service, respect, loyalty, personal courage, and integrity to ones self, others, your country, the armed forces, and your God and doing the right thing when nobody is watching and when somebody is looking.

Response by PFC(P) Cheryl Vessella made Jun 30 at 2022 9:56 AM

2022-06-30T09:56:49-04:00

Honor, I think is to show respect and esteem to one another, and to recognize or pay homage/reverence to our fallen soldiers and to our older Veterans.

Response by SPC Nicholas Devincenzo made Jun 30 at 2022 10:00 AM

2022-06-30T10:00:16-04:00

Your word is your bond that shouldn't or won't be broken

Response by Sgt John Wilkinson made Jun 30 at 2022 12:39 PM

2022-06-30T12:39:54-04:00

To me, honor means a regard of respect, great esteem, reputation, recognition, privilege, and integrity.

Response by SPC Richard Esposito made Jun 30 at 2022 1:23 PM

2022-06-30T13:23:12-04:00

Honor is the core of your soul. Without it you have no soul.

Response by PO2 Loren Tucker made Jun 30 at 2022 1:25 PM

2022-06-30T13:25:15-04:00

To hold in high regard!

Response by SMSgt Todd Beasley made Jun 30 at 2022 1:57 PM

2022-06-30T13:57:32-04:00

Honor is what you give to someone, something, or an organization that you see as a priority.

Response by Sgt Richard Martin made Jun 30 at 2022 2:20 PM

2022-06-30T14:20:30-04:00

To me, Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you are asked to do,

Response by PV2 Cynthia Duarte-Preston made Jun 30 at 2022 2:22 PM

2022-06-30T14:22:44-04:00

Honor, is doing the right thing. Honor is going by the book, following the rules. To recognize a higher standard in oneself and others.

Response by SGT Daniel Aston made Jun 30 at 2022 3:19 PM

2022-06-30T15:19:05-04:00

Honor is the higher self one lives to be.

Response by PO3 Charlie Bracken made Jun 30 at 2022 6:14 PM

2022-06-30T18:14:59-04:00

...Having and showing honor takes doing it, not just it coming to you. We age without doing, so years don't create honor. When we do things to protect the nation, our communities, property and individual people, we sometimes have to sacrifice. We put ourselves in the way of harm. We show courage to prevent and stop damage, injury and even death.
...Most of the time, honor comes to an individual who acts in the face of these threats. But other times it's a matter of integrity. Honorable people respect the United States Constitution and laws. Honorable people do what's right no matter who might be around to see. Honorable people show examples to others so that they might also become and stay honorable.

Response by SPC Sovereign Pert'Sun made Jun 30 at 2022 6:45 PM

2022-06-30T18:45:29-04:00

Not a superficial, yet a responsible sincere Value of Conduct and Executive Action!

Response by SP5 Jose Elizondo made Jun 30 at 2022 8:12 PM

2022-06-30T20:12:12-04:00

To have or pay respect to, esteem; to have or be held in high regard through a structure or system

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2022 10:39 PM

2022-06-30T22:39:54-04:00

Honor means trying to fulfill your commitment to the Service you Volunteered for and tried to stay in even after getting injured. But on the other aspect of the spectrum of Honor is DisHonor, which the VA has done a complete Dis Honor towards me for 36 plus years including the 1st 23 years when they refused medical help for me after I was Medically Discharged from the Navy with Medical records from my Ship, the Air Force Base where I had Physical Therapy and Portsmouth Naval Hospital whee they determined that after seven weeks I was not fit due to my injuries on the ship. But the VA decided that those Dr's. were wrong in there easement and the civilian Dr. who looked at me in 1986 for an couple of hours said there was nothing wrong hours said there was nothing wrong with me and then the VA sent the Letters to the same wrong address for the next 24 years so I never had an opportunity to get to appeal any of my claims. So The VA has Dis Honored Me as a Disabled Veteran and doesn't even care if I had 3 suicide attempts during those 36 plus years. So there is not much Honor left in the Government for the Mistreatment of the Disabled Veteran still to this day and that's why there is such a High rate of Suicide with the Veterans because we can't fight the VA,they have all these Laywers and they have beaten me where I have finally have given up and just will not even leave my house anymore. Thank you for what you have done for me VA.

Response by SCPO Melanie Hoy made Jul 1 at 2022 10:03 AM

2022-07-01T10:03:20-04:00

Sticking to what is right or to a standard!

Response by Capt Steve Pederson made Jul 1 at 2022 11:32 PM

2022-07-01T23:32:24-04:00

Honor in a European/American sense is a multi-faceted term. Honor isn’t taught in schools. Honor is not taught except in a very limited sense in the military. Honor is not taught in politics or government. Honor was once a major part of our society much encompassed in the term, an officer and gentleman. So what is honor? The term honor can’t be replaced by synonyms like belonging or integrity because it so very much more. Most words I’ve seen are too easily interpreted to the moment rather than to an effective meaning. The closest single word that can be equated to honor is probably the virtue of “morality”. Even morality is rather over broad but I’ll define it here as essentially following the rules laid down in Jewish, Christian, Islamic (and other) teachings. In secular terms it would be doing what is right and in accordance with the “golden rule” in everything you do.

The key aspects include;
One cannot have honor if they do not speak/write with TRUTHFULNESS and HONESTY and without deception, It include doing what you say you’ll do and following through on your word.

It includes LOYALTY to the Country at all levels. This means you give loyalty to your neighbors, your community, your state, your supervisors, subordinates, your service or job and your government. At the same time loyalty is not blind loyalty because honor and doing the right thing means fighting back against frauds, cheats, bullies, oppressors or those dishonorable persons.

Honor includes FAITHFULNESS and devotion to others as well as superiors, subordinates, and founders. It’s about working together toward the best solution for the greater group and everyone does their utmost to achieve “honor”. It’s about developing the TRUST of the community and being able to return the trust.

PRIDE is another part of honor. When one is honorable they can both take pride in their direct contributions, pride in the outcome, pride in the accomplishments of the group.

As you can probably tell, to me true honor is multi-faceted. Honor is also very difficult to achieve in today’s society because we’ve concentrated on self-centeredness for so long and even teams that are built are exclusively for the benefit of the smaller group. (The cause of interservice rivalries (not the healthy kind), the quest for awards and promotion above all else, and the tendency for leaders who predominantly befall the Peter principle.)

Response by PVT Robert Bernhardt made Jul 8 at 2022 6:00 AM

2022-07-08T06:00:10-04:00

The word honor means to me a two way street where one stands by their commitments with integrity, and also means receiving recognition for something done, as in being honored.

Response by Sgt Larry Luna made Jul 14 at 2022 3:49 PM

2022-07-14T15:49:02-04:00

Is a privileged, It’s been admired with respect and integrity. Been an example to follow.

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2022-07-18T12:31:03-04:00

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Response by PO1 Lisa Fresquez made Nov 27 at 2022 6:57 PM

2022-11-27T18:57:44-05:00

Keeping yourword.

Response by PFC Eric Rodriguez made Mar 31 at 2023 3:53 AM

2023-03-31T03:53:16-04:00

Honor is a lifetime of respect sacrifice loyalty faith and duty you live and die for without question if it isn't in your blood it's not in your heart.

Response by SGT Quaker Forfa made Oct 24 at 2023 8:57 AM

2023-10-24T08:57:31-04:00

American Sacred Honor is another gift from high heaven to we the American Children of Heaven.