They are faced with many obstacles and very little direction in combating the negative influences in today's communities. Still, they have the potential to contribute greatly to society if they are given the tools to succeed.
Values are the building blocks.
They are the ethical principles that make up our character, the guidelines that ought to direct our daily lives. The Rhode Island National Guard is dedicated to protecting and serving the public. These are not the sole property of the military, but rather intrinsic to America, set in sacrifice and tradition. These values helped this generation succeed not only in defeating global malevolence, but also in building America into the greatest nation. These men and women sacrificed their innocence, and in many instances their lives, for the love of their country.