~US ARMY~ Poems N Stories N Information~

I, Rambo, swear to sign away four years of my mediocre life to the United States Army because I couldn't score high enough on the ASVAB to get into the Air Force, I'm not tough enough for the Marines, and the Navy won't take me because I can't swim.

I will wear camouflage every day and tuck my trousers into my boots because I can't figure out how to use blousing straps.

I promise to wear my uniform 24 hours a day even when I have a date. I will continue telling myself that I am a fierce killing machine because my drill sergeant told me I am, despite the fact that the only action I ever will see is a court martial for sexual harassment.

I acknowledge the fact that I will make E-8 in my first year of service, and vow to maintain that it is because I scored perfect on my PT test.

After completion of my sexual -- er -- I mean, BASIC training, I will attend a different Army school once every other month and return knowing less than I did when I left.

On my first trip home after boot camp, I will walk around like I am cool and propose to my ninth-grade sweetheart. I will make my wife stay home, because if I let her out she might leave me for a smarter, better-looking Air Force guy.

While at work, I will maintain a look of knowledge while getting absolutely nothing accomplished. I will arrive at work every day at 1000 hours because of morning PT and leave every day at 1300 hours to report back to the "COMPANY."

I understand that I will undergo no training whatsoever that will help me get a job upon separation, and will end up working construction with my friends from high school.

I will brag to everyone about the Army giving me $30,000 for college, but will be unable to use it because I can't pass a placement exam.

I am an American Soldier
I am 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 task and drills.

I always maintain my arms.
my equipment and myself.

I am a expert and I am professional.
I stand ready to deploy,engage,and destroy 
the enemies of the united States of America
in close combat.

I am a guardian of freedom and the 
American way of life.
I am American Soldier.