The Soldier's Creed: I am an American Soldier.I am a 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, physicaly and mentaly 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 Solider.