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Do You Know Each One of the Service Creeds?
Most of you know your own Service Creed, but do you know each one of the other Service Creeds or special Creeds?
What does that Creed mean to you?
There are many Creeds for special parts of each of the major Service Branches, so I'll start this question off with the Soldier's Creed!
Post other special creeds (I posted the Intelligence Soldiers Creed) Are there more?
The Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Most of you know your own Service Creed, but do you know each one of the other Service Creeds or special Creeds?
What does that Creed mean to you?
There are many Creeds for special parts of each of the major Service Branches, so I'll start this question off with the Soldier's Creed!
Post other special creeds (I posted the Intelligence Soldiers Creed) Are there more?
The Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
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LTC Wayne Brandon
Now that's funny! Also good advice.
One of my instructors at the police academy told us before the start of a training exercise: "Always behave as if the cameras are rolling because one day they will be and you'd better be absolutely doing the right thing."
Forever faithful to the 'Thin Blue Line'.
One of my instructors at the police academy told us before the start of a training exercise: "Always behave as if the cameras are rolling because one day they will be and you'd better be absolutely doing the right thing."
Forever faithful to the 'Thin Blue Line'.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs There are many creeds in the military services of this nation. I never learned the others service creeds because I never swore an oath to become a sailor, marine or airman.
over the decades I have known the Combat Engineer creed, the USMA, West Point Creed, the Soldiers Creed and the Infantryman's creed.
The ones that rings truest to me is the Infantryman's creed:
U.S. Army - The Infantryman's Creed
I am the Infantry.
I am my country's strength in war.
her deterrent in peace.
I am the heart of the fight-
wherever, whenever.
I carry America's faith and honor
against her enemies.
I am the Queen of Battle.
I am what my country expects me to be-
the best trained solider in the world.
In the race for victory
I am swift, determined, and courageous,
armed with a fierce will to win.
Never will I betray my country's trust.
always I fight on-
through the foe,
to the objective,
to triumph over all,
If necessary, I will fight to my death.
By my steadfast courage,
I have won 200 years of freedom.
I yield not to weakness,
to hunger,
to cowardice,
to fatigue,
to superior odds,
for I am mentally tough, physically strong,
and morally straight.
I forsake not-
my country,
my mission
my comrades,
my sacred duty.
I am relentless.
I am always there,
now and forever.
I AM THE INFANTRY!
FOLLOW ME
http://www.militaryauthority.com/wiki/military-creeds/us-army-the-infantrymans-creed.html
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SP5 Mark Kuzinski TSgt Joe C.
SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SFC William Farrell SSgt (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) SGT Forrest Stewart SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Tom Brown SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt Robert Marx SGT Robert George PO2 Ed C.
over the decades I have known the Combat Engineer creed, the USMA, West Point Creed, the Soldiers Creed and the Infantryman's creed.
The ones that rings truest to me is the Infantryman's creed:
U.S. Army - The Infantryman's Creed
I am the Infantry.
I am my country's strength in war.
her deterrent in peace.
I am the heart of the fight-
wherever, whenever.
I carry America's faith and honor
against her enemies.
I am the Queen of Battle.
I am what my country expects me to be-
the best trained solider in the world.
In the race for victory
I am swift, determined, and courageous,
armed with a fierce will to win.
Never will I betray my country's trust.
always I fight on-
through the foe,
to the objective,
to triumph over all,
If necessary, I will fight to my death.
By my steadfast courage,
I have won 200 years of freedom.
I yield not to weakness,
to hunger,
to cowardice,
to fatigue,
to superior odds,
for I am mentally tough, physically strong,
and morally straight.
I forsake not-
my country,
my mission
my comrades,
my sacred duty.
I am relentless.
I am always there,
now and forever.
I AM THE INFANTRY!
FOLLOW ME
http://www.militaryauthority.com/wiki/military-creeds/us-army-the-infantrymans-creed.html
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SP5 Mark Kuzinski TSgt Joe C.
SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SFC William Farrell SSgt (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) SGT Forrest Stewart SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Tom Brown SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt Robert Marx SGT Robert George PO2 Ed C.
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U.S. Army - The Infantryman's Creed - Military Authority
I am the Infantry. I am my country
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SSgt Robert Marx
The Rifleman's Creed is outstanding, my friend. It was printed in the rifle range scratch booklet where we recorded our scores during the 1 week rifle range which is an annual requirement for every Marine [even CMC himself]. I became familiar with the infantry man's creed during my 2 1/2 years as an 11B (I started as an 11M but they killed that designation). The Airman's creed still chokes me up. I know my word is my bond and even retired I am not released from a vow. I guess being an Airman has really impacted me because I spent half of my service career in the USAF and I consider myself always to be a Soldier & a Marine. I guess I am blessed.
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SSgt Robert Marx
I actually think of it almost daily, and I have been out of the beloved Corps for over 16 years. The other day I was out in a crowd and I heard the distinctive slur of a DI's yell and I felt a sense of panic until I realized false alarm.
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SSgt Terry P.
SSgt Robert Marx - LOL. It never goes away. I have been out of the Marines for 46 years and it is still with me.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
@SFC William Farrell here is the Airman's Creed
The Airman's Creed
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR. I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION'S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE, A TRADITION OF HONOR,AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, MY NATION'S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND, I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
The Airman's Creed
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR. I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION'S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE, A TRADITION OF HONOR,AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, MY NATION'S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND, I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs, I've been bound by any number of creeds during my Army career. However, I must admit I don't know the creeds of the other services. The creeds I've been bound to include the Infantryman's Creed, the Signal Soldier's Creed, the Special Forces Creed and perhaps others as well. In fact, as a detailed Inspector General, we all had to swear a special oath in front of the commanding general, but that's a different story.
However, the first creed to which I ever felt bound, and the one that has resonated most with me throughout my life, has been the creed of my alma mater, Auburn University. Having been retired from the USAR since MAY98, this creed has even more relevance to me in my daily life as those days of responsibility and obligation to the Army have dissipated with time.
The Auburn Creed was written by George Petrie, an Auburn professor and Auburn's first football coach. Supposedly, Auburn is the only university in the country to have a creed, but I certainly can't substantiate that. The simplicity of the words belie the profundity of the creed, but it's the one that I try to live by. GySgt Melissa Gravila
However, the first creed to which I ever felt bound, and the one that has resonated most with me throughout my life, has been the creed of my alma mater, Auburn University. Having been retired from the USAR since MAY98, this creed has even more relevance to me in my daily life as those days of responsibility and obligation to the Army have dissipated with time.
The Auburn Creed was written by George Petrie, an Auburn professor and Auburn's first football coach. Supposedly, Auburn is the only university in the country to have a creed, but I certainly can't substantiate that. The simplicity of the words belie the profundity of the creed, but it's the one that I try to live by. GySgt Melissa Gravila
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There is nothing specific for Army Aviation I can find, but as an Aviation Mech here is one:
Aviation Mechanic's Creed
Upon my honor...I will hold in sacred trust the rights and privileges conferred upon me as a certified aviation mechanic. Knowing full well that the safety and lives of others are dependent upon my skill and judgement, I will never subject others to risks that I am not willing to assume.
I pledge never to undertake or approve work that I feel is beyond the limits of my knowledge, nor will I allow an unqualified person to persuade me to approve aircraft or equipment as airworthy against my better judgement. I will not be influenced by personal gain, nor shall I pass as airworthy, aircraft or equipment about which I am in doubt either as a result of my inspection or uncertainty regarding the ability of others who have worked on it to accomplish their work satisfactorily.
I realize the grave responsibility that is mine - to exercise my judgment on the airworthiness of aircraft and equipment. I pledge unyielding adherence to these precepts for the advancement of aviation and the dignity of my profession.
Aviation Mechanic's Creed
Upon my honor...I will hold in sacred trust the rights and privileges conferred upon me as a certified aviation mechanic. Knowing full well that the safety and lives of others are dependent upon my skill and judgement, I will never subject others to risks that I am not willing to assume.
I pledge never to undertake or approve work that I feel is beyond the limits of my knowledge, nor will I allow an unqualified person to persuade me to approve aircraft or equipment as airworthy against my better judgement. I will not be influenced by personal gain, nor shall I pass as airworthy, aircraft or equipment about which I am in doubt either as a result of my inspection or uncertainty regarding the ability of others who have worked on it to accomplish their work satisfactorily.
I realize the grave responsibility that is mine - to exercise my judgment on the airworthiness of aircraft and equipment. I pledge unyielding adherence to these precepts for the advancement of aviation and the dignity of my profession.
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This creed I have placed on the front of my binder, where everyday during school/JROTC I would either recite it to myself or out loud.
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I have read each of the Service Creeds but I can't say I have any of them committed to memory. I must confess to having mixed emotions regarding the Airman Creed. I don't have the words to explain but somehow it seems to me Big Blue is trying to justify it's seat at the table with the other adults. I guess it's because many of the actions of the AF for the past several years have left me thinking the senior staff is running around saying, "Look at me! Look at me! I'm important too!" rather than proving themselves where it counts....on the battlefield.
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LTC Stephen C.
A candid assessment, MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P. However, the contributions of the USAF can neither be diminished nor under valued. The USAF has ruled the air for a long time and I expect it will continue.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
LTC Stephen C. - No doubt sir. I didn't mean to slight my own service. It just seems to me the AF went through a period of trying to justify itself to the other Service components. The USAF has only been around for barely 70 years. We don't have the heritage and legacy of the other Services who've been in existence for 200+ years.
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LTC Stephen C.
No worries, MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P! You were part of the greatest air force ever assembled.
I like to think about it like this. The Wright Brothers first powered flight was in 1903, so no air force can be more than 114 years old. The U.S. Army (from whence the U.S. Air Force sprang) bought the first military aircraft from the Wright Brothers in 1909, so no air force can be older!
By the way, it was the USA Signal Corps that purchased that plane! And, yes, I was in the Signal Corps!
I like to think about it like this. The Wright Brothers first powered flight was in 1903, so no air force can be more than 114 years old. The U.S. Army (from whence the U.S. Air Force sprang) bought the first military aircraft from the Wright Brothers in 1909, so no air force can be older!
By the way, it was the USA Signal Corps that purchased that plane! And, yes, I was in the Signal Corps!
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SSgt Boyd Herrst
I can understand where your coming from.. I'm AF myself and I was taught
Not to toot my own horn, let others do it for you... people will see you in a better
Way.. ( 2 examples: 1. President Trump:
Did not say I during his entire speech.
2. Mr. Obama used I numerous times
In his speeches. It was always about him. No need to expand....
Not to toot my own horn, let others do it for you... people will see you in a better
Way.. ( 2 examples: 1. President Trump:
Did not say I during his entire speech.
2. Mr. Obama used I numerous times
In his speeches. It was always about him. No need to expand....
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Just a little slideshow I made playin around on Windows-MM, about the Naval Special Warfare operators the US Navy SEALs, some classic pics, and some rare one...
MSG (Join to see) I didn't either, but there is some great ones out there - Here is the Navy Seal Creed and a great video
https://youtu.be/W0GILxhJ6qQ
https://youtu.be/W0GILxhJ6qQ
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Fisters Creed - First and Foremost, I am the greatest killer on the battlefield. Without me the King of Battle ceases to exist, the Queen of Battle cannot survive!
Ask anyone on the battlefield who is their savior, They will send you to me.
Who am I?
Those I consider friends call me 'Fister'. Those who fear me call me a high-payoff target. As I hunt my enemy, my enemy hunts me, as my enemy attempts to kill me; I wipe him off the face of the Earth. For I determine the outcome of war, but if I am not there the war has no direction. You see, I have the power to call upon the demons of war:
The Mortars, Artillery, MLRS, Naval Gunfire, Attack Aviation, and Fast Movers.
These are my tools, my instruments of death. My greatest tool however, is my radio!Whether is on my back or on a platform, I posses the gift of gab with a touch of finesse. As I employ these tools, my power grows. Power Corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely but in my worldly endeavours, the spoils of war have yet to diminish my quest for world peace. As I do my job, I help write the history of wars past and of those yet to come. But in the pages that I turn I have yet to read the words 'Forward Observer', 'Fire Supporter', 'F.O.', or 'Fister'.
I AM ALL OF THESE! So, it is vital that you learn my name, Vital that you learn to use my talents, vital that you learn to trust me. Be glad that I am at your side and that I am on your side.
Ask anyone on the battlefield who is their savior, They will send you to me.
Who am I?
Those I consider friends call me 'Fister'. Those who fear me call me a high-payoff target. As I hunt my enemy, my enemy hunts me, as my enemy attempts to kill me; I wipe him off the face of the Earth. For I determine the outcome of war, but if I am not there the war has no direction. You see, I have the power to call upon the demons of war:
The Mortars, Artillery, MLRS, Naval Gunfire, Attack Aviation, and Fast Movers.
These are my tools, my instruments of death. My greatest tool however, is my radio!Whether is on my back or on a platform, I posses the gift of gab with a touch of finesse. As I employ these tools, my power grows. Power Corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely but in my worldly endeavours, the spoils of war have yet to diminish my quest for world peace. As I do my job, I help write the history of wars past and of those yet to come. But in the pages that I turn I have yet to read the words 'Forward Observer', 'Fire Supporter', 'F.O.', or 'Fister'.
I AM ALL OF THESE! So, it is vital that you learn my name, Vital that you learn to use my talents, vital that you learn to trust me. Be glad that I am at your side and that I am on your side.
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