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Army
Birthday – 14 June 1775
Soldier’s Creed
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 tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a 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 an American Soldier.
Marine
Birthday – 10 November 1775
My Rifle
1. This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
2. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
3. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will.
4. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit.
5. My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will.
6. Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
7. So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!!
Navy
Birthday – 13 Oct 1775 (Abolished Feb 1781 - Reinstated 7 Sep 1781)
The Sailors' Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Air Force
Birthday – 18 September 1947
Airman's Creed
I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation’s call.
I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor.
I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation’s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life.
I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail.
Coast Guard
Birthday – 4 August 1790
Creed of The United States Coast Guardsman
1. I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman.
2. I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self, have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.
3. I never, by word or deed, will bring reproach upon the fair name of my service, nor permit others to do so unchallenged.
4. I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders.
5. I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor to do more, rather than less, than my share.
6. I will always be at my station, alert and attending to my duties.
7. I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my seniors solutions, not problems.
8. I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the rights and privileges of others.
9. I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live.
10. I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but give it freely to rescue those in peril.
11. With God's help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest Works...
Merchant Marine
Birthday – 12 June 1775
