CREATOR of the SEa, Air, and Land, - Protect us with Your Mighty Hand.

1. “Only the dead have seen the end of war” CREATOR of the SEa, Air, and Land, - Protect us with Your Mighty Hand. For just causes we do strive, guard us as we jump, shoot and dive. Keep all SEALs within Your care, that liberty we all can share. When at length our course is run, let work for God and country be done. By power of Your Spirit restore, Sailors who died in peace and war. Comfort loved ones left behind, may eternal life they find. Amen.

2. The SEAL Code -Loyalty to Country, Team and Teammate. -Serve with Honor and Integrity On and Off the Battlefield. -Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit. -Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of your Teammates. -Excel as Warriors through Discipline and Innovation. -Train for War, Fight to Win, Defeat our Nation’s Enemies.

3. IN MEMORIAM Neil C. Roberts KILLED IN ACTION: 4 March 2002 Operation Enduring Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Neil Roberts was Killed In Action 04 March 2002 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Neil was from Woodland, CA and joined the Navy after graduating high school. He then volunteered for the SEAL Program graduating BUD/S class 184, becoming a SEAL in 1992. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. In March 2002 Roberts sustained mortal wounds while participating in the opening phases of Operation Anaconda, a US-led offensive high in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Roberts was poised to exit the ramp of a MH-47 Chinook helicopter for a nighttime insertion when the aircraft was hit by rocket-propelled grenades. As it maneuvered to evade, Roberts was thrown from the helicopter into hostile enemy territory. He immediately engaged overwhelming al-Qaeda forces with his light machine gun. Roberts survived at least thirty minutes, expending all his ammunition and killing an untold number of enemy fighters before he was shot and killed at close range. Roberts was the first Navy SEAL to die in Afghanistan, and the first to die in combat since 1989. Intrepid and dedicated rescue forces, unaware of his fate, retook the ridge at a cost of several American lives. The U.S. military now calls that part of Takur Ghar Mountain “Roberts Ridge.”

4. IN MEMORIAM Matthew J. Bourgeois KILLED IN ACTION: 27 March 2002 Operation Enduring Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Matthew Bourgeois was Killed In Action 27 March 2002 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Mat was from Tallahassee, FL and served in the Florida National Guard from 1984 to 1987. He subsequently enlisted in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He graduated BUD/S class 162 and served 14 years as a Navy SEAL with SEAL Team TWO and then SEAL Team ONE. In 1999 he was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. In March 2002 Bourgeois sustained mortal wounds while conducting maneuvers at Tarmac Farms ( former home to Osama Bin Laden), an abandoned al-Qaeda terrorist training camp near Kandahar, Afghanistan. Matt stepped on an enemy-emplaced landmine as US forces were attempting to neutralize and remove munitions on target. Bourgeois became the 31st US serviceman and second Navy SEAL to die in Afghanistan since the War On Terrorism began in October 2001.

5. IN MEMORIAM Thomas E. Retzer KILLED IN ACTION: 26 June 2003 Operation Enduring Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Thomas Retzer was Killed In Action 26 June 2003 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Tom was from San Diego, CA and enlisted in the Navy in 1988 after graduating high school, becoming an Interior Communications Electrician. He was pursuing a degree in mathematics at San Diego State University when he left to do what his father said was “the only thing he wanted to do: “become a Navy SEAL.” He graduated BUD/S class 198 in 1994 and distinguished himself as a SEAL operator on combat deployments to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2003. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. In June 2003 Tom sustained mortal wounds while engaged in a fierce firefight after his convoy was attacked outside of Gardez, Afghanistan. He received gunshot wounds to the head and chest and was evacuated to Bagram Air Base, where he survived for 24 hours before succumbing to his injuries. Retzer was the third Navy SEAL to die in Afghanistan

6. IN MEMORIAM David M. Tapper KILLED IN ACTION: 20 August 2003 Operation Enduring Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class David Tapper was Killed In Action 20 August 2003 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Dave was from Atco, NJ and joined the Navy in 1989 after graduating high school. He knew from the outset that he wanted to be a SEAL and graduated BUD/S class 172 in 1991, reporting to SEAL Team THREE. In 1998 he was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He distinguished himself in multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In August 2003 Tapper sustained mortal wounds while engaged with enemy forces in a lawless province near the Pakistan border. His convoy was ambushed and he was shot numerous times in the ensuing battle. Tapper was transported to Bagram Air Base, where he died of his wounds. Tapper left behind a wife and four children.

7. IN MEMORIAM Brian J. Ouellette KILLED IN ACTION: 29 May 2004 Operation Enduring Freedom Naval Special Warfare Group ONE Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Brian Ouellette was Killed In Action 29 May 2004 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Brian was from Needham, MA and enlisted in the Navy in 1990. He went directly into the SEAL Program and graduated BUD/S class 173 in 1991. Brian was assigned to SEAL Team TEN and then Naval Special Group ONE in Little Creek, VA. In May 2004 Ouellette sustained mortal wounds while conducting a mounted combat patrol in Zabul province, Afghanistan. He was killed along with three other members of the Combined Joint Special Forces Task Force Afghanistan when their Humvee struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as they swerved to avoid another IED in the road.

8. IN MEMORIAM Jacques J. Fontan KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SEAL Team TEN Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Jacques Fontan was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Jake was from New Orleans, LA. He attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and then enlisted in the Navy in 1989, serving 10 years in the fleet. After graduating BUD/S Class 219 in 1998 he was assigned to SEAL Team EIGHT, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, and then SEAL Team TEN. On June 28, 2005 Fontan sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

9. IN MEMORIAM James E. Suh KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team ONE Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class James Suh was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. James was from Deerfield Beach, FL, a US-born citizen of Korean immigrants. He excelled in math at the University of Florida and decided to join the Navy when he graduated. He was concerned about telling his father that he wanted to be a Navy SEAL rather than pursue a more secure future in business, but his father took the decision better than expected After graduating BUD/S Class 237 he took orders to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE in Hawaii in December 2002. On June 28, 2005 Suh sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

10. IN MEMORIAM Shane E. Patton KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team ONE Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Shane Patton was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Shane was from Boulder City, NV and entered the Navy in January 2001, immediately after high school. Following in the footsteps of his father, retired SEAL James Patton, he volunteered for SEAL training, graduating BUD/S class 239. He was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE. On June 28, 2005 Patton sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

11. IN MEMORIAM Erik S. Kristensen KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SEAL Team TEN Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against enemies known of the United States of America. Erik was from San Diego, CA. He graduated with honors from the US Naval Academy in 1995 and served as a surface warfare officer assigned first to a destroyer and then to Special Boat Team 12 as Officer in Charge of a RHIB detachment. He attended graduate school at St. Johns College in Annapolis, MD before accepting a transfer to BUD/S, graduating with class 233. He reported first to SEAL Team EIGHT and was later assigned to SEAL Team TEN as Task Unit Commander. On June 28, 2005 Kristensen sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

12. IN MEMORIAM Jeffrey A. Lucas KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SEAL Team TEN Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Jeffrey Lucas was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Jeff was from Corbett, OR and enlisted in the Navy upon graduating high school in 1989. He served at the Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific in Pearl Harbor, HI and the Branch Medical Clinic, San Diego, CA before transferring to BUD/S. He graduated BUD/S with class 191 in January 1994 and reported to SEAL Team ONE. In 1999 he transferred to the east coast with Naval Special Warfare Development Group, SEAL Team EIGHT, and finally SEAL Team TEN in March 2002. On June 28, 2005 Lucas sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

13. IN MEMORIAM Daniel R. Healy KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team ONE Senior Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Daniel Healy was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Dan was from Exeter, NH, graduating high school in1986. He entered the Navy in June 1990 and immediately volunteered for SEAL training. He graduated BUD/S class 176 in 1992, assigned first to SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Team ONE in Pearl Harbor, HI. He left in 1996 to spend a year at the Defense Language Institute studying Russian before reporting to SEAL Team TWO in Little Creek, VA. In March 2000 he returned to SDV Team ONE On June 28, 2005 Healy sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

14. IN MEMORIAM Michael M. McGreevy Jr. KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SEAL Team TEN Lieutenant Michael McGreevy was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Mike was from Portville, NY. Upon graduating high school in 1993 he attended the US Naval Academy where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997. He served first as a Surface Warfare Officer for two years before lateral transferring to SEAL training. He graduated BUD/S in 2000 as Honor Man of class 230 and was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR. He later transferred to SEAL Team EIGHT and then to SEAL Team TEN. On June 28, 2005 McGreevy sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

15. IN MEMORIAM Jeffrey S. Taylor KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SEAL Team TEN Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Jeffrey Taylor was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Jeff was from Midway, WV. He enlisted in the Navy in 1994 and became a Hospital Corpsman. After attending Field Medical Service School in Camp Lejeune, NC, he volunteered for SEAL training, graduating class 229. He was assigned first to SEAL Team EIGHT and later transferred to SEAL Team TEN. On June 28, 2005 Taylor sustained mortal wounds while participating in a heroic attempt to rescue fellow SEALs high in the mountains of the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was one of 16 troops killed when an MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down on a daring night mission to reinforce a four man element stranded against overwhelming Taliban forces. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

16. IN MEMORIAM Michael P. Murphy KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team ONE Lieutenant Michael Murphy was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Mike was from Patchogue, NY. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and turned down several law schools offers to attend Officer Candidate School in 2000. Upon commissioning he reported to BUD/S and graduated with class 236 in 2001. In July 2002 he checked on board SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE in Pearl Harbor, HI. On June 28, 2005 Murphy sustained mortal wounds in a fierce firefight with Taliban forces in the Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan. He was the leader of a four man SEAL element that had clandestinely infiltrated the Hindu-Kush Mountains in search of a high value Taliban target. The element was conducting reconnaissance when their position was compromised and they were ambushed by overwhelming Taliban forces. The ensuing firefight lasted over an hour and claimed the lives of three of the four SEALs. In his final living moments, Murphy climbed out of cover to make a call for reinforcements. Despite his wounds, he completed the call and continued fighting, exhorting his men to escape while he provided cover fire. The MH-47 Chinook helicopter sent to the team’s aid was shot down, killing all 16 passengers. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

17. IN MEMORIAM Mathew G. Axelson KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team ONE Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Matthew Axelson was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Matt was from Cupertino, CA and graduated from Chico State University with a degree in Political Science. In 2000, he enlisted in the Navy and immediately volunteered for SEAL training, graduating BUD/S with class 237. He checked into SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE in December 2002. On June 28, 2005 Axelson sustained mortal wounds in a fierce firefight with Taliban forces in the Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan. He was part of a four man SEAL element that had clandestinely infiltrated the Hindu-Kush Mountains in search of a high value Taliban target. The element was conducting reconnaissance when their position was compromised and they were ambushed by overwhelming Taliban forces. The ensuing firefight lasted over an hour and claimed the lives of three of the four SEALs. The MH-47 Chinook helicopter sent to the team’s aid was shot down, killing all 16 passengers. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

18. IN MEMORIAM Danny P. Dietz KILLED IN ACTION: 28 June 2005 Operation Enduring Freedom SDV Team TWO Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Danny Dietz was Killed In Action 28 June 2005 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Danny was from Littleton, CO and entered the Navy in August 1999. He pursued SEAL training from the start and graduated BUD/S with class 232, assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team TWO in Little Creek, VA. On June 28, 2005 Dietz sustained mortal wounds in a fierce firefight with Taliban forces in the Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan. He was part of a four man SEAL element that had clandestinely infiltrated the Hindu-Kush Mountains in search of a high value Taliban target. The element was conducting reconnaissance when their position was compromised and they were ambushed by overwhelming Taliban forces. The ensuing firefight lasted over an hour and claimed the lives of three of the four SEALs. The MH-47 Chinook helicopter sent to the team’s aid was shot down, killing all 16 passengers. A total of 11 SEALs died that day in the Global War on Terror. It was the largest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II

19. IN MEMORIAM Marc A. Lee KILLED IN ACTION: 2 August 2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom SEAL Team THREE Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Marc Lee was Killed In Action 02 August 2006 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Marc was from Hood River, OR and he attended college briefly before enlisting in the Navy in 2001. After an initial attempt at SEAL training, he served aboard the USS EISENHOWER, then returned to BUD/S to graduate with class251 in 2004. He was assigned to SEAL Team THREE. In August 2006 Lee sustained mortal wounds while supporting an Iraqi Army unit conducting clearance operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Their unit was engaged in an hour long firefight, having already completed the casualty evacuation of one teammate, when Lee and his element maneuvered to assault an unidentified hostile position. He exposed himself to engage the enemy with his machine gun and was shot while providing cover fire for his teammates. Marc Lee was the first Navy SEAL to die in Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism.

20. IN MEMORIAM Michael A. Monsoor KILLED IN ACTION: 29 September 2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom SEAL Team THREE Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Michael Monsoor was Killed In Action 29 September 2006 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Mike was from Garden Grove, CA. He graduate BUD/S class 250 and was assigned to SEAL Team THREE. In September 2006 Monsoor sustained mortal wounds while conducting sniper overwatch operations in Ramadi, Iraq. He and three other SEALs, as well as eight Iraqi Army soldiers, were providing security for joint and combined forces conducting operations in the area when an insurgency fighter closed on their position and threw a fragmentation grenade into the overwatch position. Rather than taking cover, Monsoor dropped on top of the grenade, shielding his teammates from the brunt of the blast. He was evacuated to a combat outpost battalion aid station where he died thirty minutes after the incident. Michael Monsoor was the second Navy SEAL to die in Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism. Because of his sacrifice all three of his teammates survived with only minor injuries.

21. IN MEMORIAM Joseph C. Schwedler KILLED IN ACTION: 6 April 2007 Operation Iraqi Freedom SEAL Team FOUR Naval Special Warfare Operator Second Class Joseph Schwedler was Killed In Action 06 April 2007 while conducting combat operations against known enemies of the United States of America. Joe was from Crystal Falls, MI. He studied for two years at Michigan State University and worked briefly as a ski instructor in Colorado before joining the Navy and beginning SEAL training. He graduated BUD/S with class 246 in 2003 and was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR in Little Creek, VA. In April 2007 Schwedler sustained mortal wounds during an assault on a terrorist stronghold near Fallujah, Iraq. His team was targeting insurgency fighters responsible for the recent downing of a Coalition helicopter. Upon making entry into the fortified enemy position, the team received heavy fire, and a fierce battle ensued. Schwedler was killed and two other SEALs were wounded in the foray. Joseph Schwedler was the third Navy SEAL to die in Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism.

22. IN MEMORIAM Jason D. Lewis KILLED IN ACTION: 06 July 2007 Operation Iraqi Freedom SEAL Team TEN Naval Special Warfare Operator First Class Jason Lewis was Killed In Action 06 July 2007 while conducting combat operations in Baghdad against known enemies of the United States of America. Jason was from Brookfield, CT and enlisted in the Navy in 1996, after graduating high school. In early 1997 he reported to BUD/S training and graduated with class 212. He was originally assigned to SEAL Team FIVE, where he stayed for four years. In January 2006 he transferred to SEAL Team TEN in Little Creek, VA. Jason is survived by his wife, Donna, and three children who live in Virginia Beach, Va. Donna Lewis is also from Brookfield

23. IN MEMORIAM Mark Carter KILLED IN ACTION: 11 December 2007 Operation Iraqi Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Mark “Badger” Carter was Killed In Action 11 Dec 2007 while conducting combat operations in Iraq against known enemies of the United States of America. Mark was from Fallbrook, Ca. and volunteered for the SEAL Program in 1998 graduating BUD/S Class 226. Fallowing graduation he was assigned to SEAL Team Three then Seven out of Coronado followed by Naval Special Warfare Development Group in Virginia. On Tuesday, while conducting a raid, Mark sustained mortal wounds during an intense firefight. He is survived by his father, mother, three brothers and four sisters.

24. IN MEMORIAM Nate Hardy KILLED IN ACTION: 04 February 2008 Operation Iraqi Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Nate Hardy was Killed In Action 04 February 2008 while conducting combat operations in Iraq against known enemies of the United States of America. Nate was from Durham, NH and joined the Navy in 1998 volunteering for the SEAL Program right away. After graduating BUD/S Class 221 he was assigned to and SEAL Team 8 and then transferred to Naval Special Warfare Development Group in Virginia. On Monday , he sustained mortal wounds from small arms fire while conducting a raid. Hardy is survived by his wife, Mindy, and their 7-month-old son, Parker. He also leaves behind his brother Ben, and his parents, Stephen and Donna, both of whom worked at UNH.

25. IN MEMORIAM Michael E Koch KILLED IN ACTION: 04 February 2008 Operation Iraqi Freedom Naval Special Warfare Development Group Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Michael E. Koch was Killed In Action 04 February 2008 while conducting combat operations in Iraq against known enemies of the United States of America. Mike was from State College, Pennsylvania and joined the Navy in 1998 volunteering for the SEAL Program and graduating BUD/S Class 224. Fallowing graduation he was assigned to an SEAL Team 8 and then Naval Special Warfare Development Group in Virginia. On Monday , he sustained mortal wounds from small arms fire while conducting a raid. Koch is survived by his parents, a sister and his fiancé.

26. SEAL CREEDIn times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America’s finest special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and protect their way of life.I am that man.My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I have sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept the responsibility of my chosen profession and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every day. My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own. I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I will take charge,lead my teammates and accomplish the mission. I lead by example in all situations. I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight. We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my teammates and the success of our mission depend on me – my technical skill, tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My training is never complete.We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready to bring the full spectrum of combat power to bear in order to achieve my mission and the goals established by my country. The execution of my duties will be swift and violent when required yet guided by the very principles that I serve to defend. Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and silently guides my every deed.I will not fail

27. “And then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"       And I said, "Here am I - Send me!" Isaiah 6:8