Leadership
Cpl Smith
20 March 2013
Integrity
The United States Marine corps is America’s number one force for many reasons; our ability to protect the nation, the self-sacrifice we have endured, and our integrity. The Marine Corps has always been known for its standards of self-discipline that allows us to maintain the great quality to accomplish a mission. The Corps is a symbol of honor, it demonstrates the courage we have, and the commitment we give ourselves for greater reasons. These core values are taught to us at recruit training so that we can continue the legacy of excellence and upholding the highest standards possible. Integrity it’s not just the foundation of the military but of life. One’s integrity shows character, morals, and leadership. Having integrity goes with doing the right thing when no one is watching. Someone with honor shows great leadership and pride in one’s self. The military demands us to know the critical importance of integrity. The importance of honesty in everything we endure goes on showing where we come from and our beliefs.
From a very young age we are taught to have integrity on everything that we do. Our parents teach us that having integrity will always help us to do the right thing at all times. Integrity builds character and helps us develop values. I admire my mother for many reasons, one being for her integrity. Since I can remember she taught me to be honest to others but especially to myself. She always told me that if I was honest and truthful to myself I will know to do the right thing. For being a single mother and raising two kids, integrity was and is everything. She was very strict to my sister and me for many reasons that I first I did not understand. When I was 9 years old, we moved from El Salvador to the United States. When we first got here my family that already lived here gave me good advice. I was told that I should never forget where I come from, and that I should feel honor to now be living in a country that
20 March 2013
Integrity
The United States Marine corps is America’s number one force for many reasons; our ability to protect the nation, the self-sacrifice we have endured, and our integrity. The Marine Corps has always been known for its standards of self-discipline that allows us to maintain the great quality to accomplish a mission. The Corps is a symbol of honor, it demonstrates the courage we have, and the commitment we give ourselves for greater reasons. These core values are taught to us at recruit training so that we can continue the legacy of excellence and upholding the highest standards possible. Integrity it’s not just the foundation of the military but of life. One’s integrity shows character, morals, and leadership. Having integrity goes with doing the right thing when no one is watching. Someone with honor shows great leadership and pride in one’s self. The military demands us to know the critical importance of integrity. The importance of honesty in everything we endure goes on showing where we come from and our beliefs.
From a very young age we are taught to have integrity on everything that we do. Our parents teach us that having integrity will always help us to do the right thing at all times. Integrity builds character and helps us develop values. I admire my mother for many reasons, one being for her integrity. Since I can remember she taught me to be honest to others but especially to myself. She always told me that if I was honest and truthful to myself I will know to do the right thing. For being a single mother and raising two kids, integrity was and is everything. She was very strict to my sister and me for many reasons that I first I did not understand. When I was 9 years old, we moved from El Salvador to the United States. When we first got here my family that already lived here gave me good advice. I was told that I should never forget where I come from, and that I should feel honor to now be living in a country that