As citizen soldiers, we claim our service to the nation, state, and community to be an especially valuable contribution. Imagine a unit where the value of selfless service was not instilled. The unit receives a call to active duty and has only two weeks to deploy. Instead of the unit working as a cohesive team in preparation for deployment, many soldiers start to actively seek ways to avoid deployment. Remember, the selfless soldier does not make decisions and take actions designed to promote self, further a career, or enhance personal comfort.
Selfless service is the force that encourages every soldier.
It is critical to the esprit and well being of military organizations. By serving selflessly while on and off duty, we greatly enhance our value to our fellow citizens. Honor Honor is living up to the Army Values. It starts with being honest with one's self and being truthful and sincere in all of our actions. Being honest with one's self is perhaps the best way to live the Army Values.