The United States Army

The importance of being on time is a crucial and important part of the United States Army. A hard time is a time given to a single or multiple individuals for them to be somewhere or to have a certain task complete. If a time is not met or an individual does not make it on time, he or she will get into major trouble, mainly because his or her section leader does not have the proper accountability that is needed. By not being on time, I show a lack of self-discipline. Self-discipline is the key factor of being in the United States Army. Self-discipline is the ability to do what you are supposed to do and when it needs to be done. Self-discipline and being where you are supposed to be and when you are supposed to be, both go together in duty and respect. It is my duty to do my job by being at the place I am supposed to be, show up on time, and wearing the right uniform. This also deals with respect. By not showing up on time, I show disrespect to my sergeants, platoon sergeants, and to all of other leaders and platoon members who count on me.

Being an American Soldier mean more to me than words can describe. I come from a military family. My father served in the United States army. My mother's father was in the air force. My father's dad was in the navy and was ranking master sergeant when he retired from the National Guard. My great grandfather served in the marine corp. Growing up, I knew I wanted to follow in their footsteps and make them proud, although some of them are not with us any longer, but I know they are watching over me with approving eyes and a proud smile. Not only is it for my family traits from serving in the military that I wanted to follow, but I also want to protect my country and the people that live here. I want to keep America safe that way generation after generation can live a happy life and to be able to fulfill their wildest dreams possible. Knowing that I can help make that happen brings the greatest kind of joy to my life.

I also joined the United States Army for my family. I wanted to make my family proud and to show them that I can do something greater with my life by protecting my home America. I also want to carry on the family military legacy. Another reason I joined is because of my wife. I wanted to be able to provide and protect her and the family we will have one day have together. Also, I want to make a brighter future for my wife and me.

Military has always been a part of my family even though I don't show it much. It all started with my great grandfather, he joined the United States marine core and served his country with pride. My father's dad did the same thing only with the United States navy then later on, he joined the National Guard becoming a master sergeant. My dad joined when he was young during desert storm and was stationed all over the place from Germany to fort Carson. He soon retired and then began to live his life. Then on my mother's side my grandfather was a part of the United States air force. He was stationed in japan and other places. All of my past is linked to the military. It just feels right to join the service and to be a part of something bigger in life. I remember growing up and seeing all the soldiers on post doing their physical training every morning. All of this leads to the army values and the acronym ldrship. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal courage these are the army values. Being a soldier isn't about the glory or recognition. To me being in the army is about doing the right thing all the time even when nobody is around, and helping others in there time of need. I enjoy being in the army I get to do a lot of things that I never thought I would get to do, I get to meet new people, go new places, and I get to be a part of the best military service in the united states of America. I joined not only because I wanted to. I joined to honor the ones who came before me and that will come after me in the future. I want to be the one soldier who sets a great example for the generations coming up after me. I want to be able to show and tell them what the military life has done for me since I have enlisted in the United States Army. I want to inspire them to join that way they can lead a great life like I am and to protect our beautiful country.

Being in the Army is a great thing but it is also a difficult process. I only say this because there comes a time where we have to be away from our loved ones for certain periods of time. There comes a time where we would have to be away for days, months, and sometimes even years, especially if you are dealing with deployments. By being away, we miss out on a lot of things. We have to miss out on things Such as birthdays, anniversaries, special family events, school plays, or dance recitals, or sporting events and sometimes the birth of a new born child. There is so much more that one misses out on while on deployment. But being a part of the army, we have to learn how to overcome this and carry on with our line of duty and continue protecting our country with pride. In the end, all this is worth it. If we are lucky enough, we get to come home to our families and begin where we left off before one left for deployment. I know that has to be one of the greatest feelings to have ever felt by a soldier and his or her family. While one is deployed, I know the families worry if their soldier is safe and doing well. But that's just part of the military life-style. We have to gather ourselves and our thoughts, and get back to business. That's the only thing that is possible to do as a soldier.

By being in the United States army,