The Army’s Birthday: 14 June 1775

“I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight”.

—General George S. Patton Jr.

Official Army message:

Two hundred thirty-nine years ago, our nation’s leaders established the Continental Army. As the strategic landpower of the joint force, the Army is called upon to Prevent, Shape, and Win against our adversaries.

We celebrate 239 Years of Our Profession. As the Army continues to demonstrate its competence, its commitment, and its character in defense of our nation. Our Soldiers possess a lifelong commitment to our values. America’s Army professionals conduct themselves consistently with the Army ethic; worthy of our profession. An Army professional strives to adhere to five essential characteristics of trust, military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and stewardship.

More at: http://www.military.com/army-birthday

SMA Chandler‏

@SMAChandler

It’s the U.S. Army‘s 239th birthday tomorrow. To kick off the observance, Secretary of the Army John McHugh and I were at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home to lay a wreath at the tomb of our first Commander-in-Chief. We also presented Purple Heart medals to two Soldiers injured in combat.

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The Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior an a member of a team.
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.

For those of you who are able, hoist a few in memory of our fallen comrades and those yet to return from Afghanistan or wherever they are deployed.

Two hundred and thirty-nine years ago, the United States Army was established to fight and win our nation’s wars.
Since 1775, Still the best!

HOOAH!
SFC MAC