American - Public | September 8, 1950 -
I like the enemy knowing there are a few guys like me around.
Jim Mattis
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It's not an easy course. It's not designed to be. We're not here to get you in touch with your inner child.
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Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act.
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Demonstrate to the world, there is 'No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy' than a U.S. Marine.
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By reading, you learn through others' experiences, generally, a better way to do business, especially in our line of work where the consequences of incompetence are so final for young men.
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I would just say there is one misperception of our veterans, and that is they are somehow damaged goods. I don't buy it.
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It's a lot easier to stay idealistic if you don't sign two to five next-of-kin letters every day.
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It's a lot of fun to fight.
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There are going to be good days and bad days. Bottom line.
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There is no room for military people, including our veterans, to see themselves as victims, even if so many of our countrymen are prone to relish that role.
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The U.S. military is not war weary. Our military draws strength from confronting our enemies when clear policy objectives are set and we are fully resourced for the fight.
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Perhaps if you are in support functions waiting on the warfighters to spell out the specifics of what you are to do, you can avoid the consequences of not reading. Those who must adapt to overcoming an independent enemy's will are not allowed that luxury.
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