I am an American Soldier.
The first biblical reference is Judges 20:2 - The chiefs of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, took their stand in the assembly of the people of God, 400,000 foot soldiers who drew the sword.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
The first biblical reference is Exodus 15:3: "The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name."
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
The first biblical reference is Leviticus 27: 2 "When a man makes a difficult vow, he shall be valued."
I will always place the mission first.
1 Samuel 15:18 states, "the Lord sent you on a mission".
I will never accept defeat.
Genesis 14:15 states, "He divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them, and pursued them."
I will never quit.
The first biblical reference is Judges 15: 7 "Samson said to them, 'Since you act like this, I will surely take revenge on you, but after that I will quit.'"
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
The first biblical reference is Genesis 4: 6 "Then the Lord said to Cain, 'Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?"
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained, and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
The first biblical reference is Judges 8:16: "He took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and he disciplined the men." Physical punishment isn't always the best. The Army uses physical training.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself.
The first biblical reference is Exodus 39:40 "all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting."
I am an expert and I am a professional.
The first biblical reference is 2 Samuel 17:18 "your father is an expert in warfare". My father was an Airborne Captain who flew helicopters in South Korea for the US Army.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
The first biblical reference is Judges 20: 37 "The men in ambush also deployed and struck all the city with the edge of the sword."
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
A famous verse is Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners." Christ quoted this in Luke 4:18, 19.
I am an American Soldier.
