BlackStone 66 Posted May 29, 2013 But worthy of a post. Found it on ASMDSS I have been asked on more than one occasion: What is a soldier? The simple dictionary answer is one who serves in an Army. The actual answer is something very different. Anyone can wear a uniform, including mine. That's not what makes a soldier. A soldier is Blood. Sweat. Tears. Duty. Sacrifice. Pain. Joy. Love. Willingness to give the last full measure of devotion. Infantry. Artillery. Aviation. Rangers. SF. Signal. Armor. Many more branches, all soldiers. A soldier does not want war, but will never shy away from what he knows he has to do. When things are at their worst, others know they don't have to go through it so they don't. A soldier gives that soft sigh and trudges on, confident that at some point, it will end because he is the one who ends it. A soldier makes mistakes, can do the wrong thing and say something he regrets, and is big enough to admit his faults. He knows when he needs help. A soldier has to choose between leaving his family to go to war, and leaving his comrades to go without him, which is a tougher choice than you may believe. A soldier is a man who has faith. Faith in his family, his unit, faith in his country. Every soldier approaches God in his own way at some point in his life. A soldier does things that can only be understood by another soldier. A soldier does what is asked and more. This explanation is yet not enough for some, and it will never be. We are too multi faceted, too many aspects and nuances to describe. Friends loved and lost, bad dreams, sleepless nights, broken bodies, tears and more tears. It's something not understood or completely easy to describe. What do I tell people who ask me what a soldier is? Put the uniform on and join me. Then you will see. 1 Swed reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marine 2580 Posted May 29, 2013 ok 2 Dojima and xmen reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corbek 37 Posted May 29, 2013 God damnit dude. I really want to join the military, it's almost a patriotic need lol... I just don't think I can leave my family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted May 29, 2013 We get it. You're in the military. 2 xmen and Marine reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted May 29, 2013 Is he? I'm not so sure. Couple more deep posts oughta do it 6 KGameLover1, LOPEZ, xmen and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clamps 4783 Posted May 29, 2013 Is he? I'm not so sure. Couple more deep posts oughta do itHey man freedom isnt free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackStone 66 Posted May 29, 2013 Meh, I like this shit. Better then me posting shit I write lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Sagan 2577 Posted May 29, 2013 but can i cant block your ass on here lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
