Blackhorse Posted June 14, 2000 Share Posted June 14, 2000 This is the official Army Birthday message. ARMY BIRTHDAY 2000 At the dawn of a new century and a new millennium, we can look back with pride at The Army's 225 years of service to the nation. The birth of The Army in 1775 was the prelude to the birth of freedom the following year, when our nation was born. For over two centuries The Army courageously fought our country's wars and served honorably in peace. As we enter a new millennium, we can be proud of our history and of The Army's achievements. Thanks to American soldiers, freedom's light shines as a beacon throughout the world. The Army has always had a non-negotiable contract with the American people to fight and win the Nation's wars. General Douglas MacArthur said it best in a 1962 address at the United States Military Academy: "Yours is the profession of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge that in war there is no substitute for victory-and that if we fail, the Nation will be destroyed." Today, victory has many faces, and each face reflects the accomplishments of the American Soldier. Today's victories mean more than destroying an opponent. The face of victory in the 21st century is a child who can safely walk in a Balkan village square or go to school because American soldiers are there. It shines in the face of a victim of a mudslide in South America or a hurricane in Honduras, who can drink safe water because American soldiers are there. The face of victory is also the face of an American soldier standing guard in Korea, whose presence keeps aggressors at bay. The key to The Army's success is our flexibility and willingness to change, to meet the world as it is, without altering the core competencies that make The Army the best fighting force in the world. You are the best Army in the world. As we undergo a dynamic transformation over the next decade, you will continue to be respected by allies, feared by opponents, and honored and esteemed by the American people. Your courage, dedication to duty and selfless service to the Nation is the hallmark you, the soldiers of the United States Army, carry into the 21st century. Louis Caldera Secretary of the Army Eric K. Shinseki General, United States Army Chief of Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
przy Posted June 14, 2000 Share Posted June 14, 2000 Well put. Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted June 14, 2000 Share Posted June 14, 2000 A hearty thanks to all those that have fought and died in the service of our country over those 225 years, as well as those that continue to serve to protect our freedom. Happy Birthday. Mikester out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MantaRay Posted June 14, 2000 Share Posted June 14, 2000 HOO-ah. Odd that it is also my 4th year being out of the Army.(I got out on June 14th) ------------------ When asked, "How many moves do you see ahead?", CAPABLANCA replied: "One move - the best one." MantaRays 5 Pages Hardcore Gamers Daily [This message has been edited by MantaRay (edited 06-14-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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