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I am an American Soldier
Over and done with your training is through
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

Your old life is done you are born anew
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Now countless others look up to you
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.
This isn't enough not nearly enough
I am an expert and I am a professional.
You've proven your mettle we know you are tough
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
You're leaving now
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
We want you back not dead but alive
I am an American Soldier.
Do this for us and our nation shall thrive.



The 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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