The Spirit of an American Warrior

Wounded U.S. Navy Seal Uses Appropriate Commo...

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You don't need my words to help you understand what this brave warrior is all about. America is built on generations of men and women who displayed such unimaginable strength in defense of liberty.

Yet, there are those in modern America--men and women who call themselves leaders (I call them Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Jack Murtha)--who view men such as this not as brave warriors and heroes, but instead as victims or dupes. I dare any of those people to cross this threshold and emerge with their self-respect intact.

This Navy SEAL is representative of the courage of a new "Greatest Generation", and I am proud to serve in support of men like him, who fight quietly and larely in secret. They do so with determination that I can barely comprehend, but which is encompassed by the SEAL Trident found on the bottom of the warning order posted above.

From the SEAL Code:

In 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 and the American people, and to protect their way of life. I am that man.

My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes who have gone before, it embodies the trust of those whom 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.

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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.