"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." -Norman Schwarzkopf

I wanted to post this because it will soon be the defining words of my life, and it's meaning is very important to me. It is 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.

Picture courtesy of Google Images and Soldier's Creed belongs to the U.S. Army.