The Soldier's Creed

Soldiers Magazine, June, 2004

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.

A am a guradian of freedom and the American way of life.