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"People think that the follower serves the leader. But that isn’t true. The leader and the follower both serve the mission."



Ira Chaleff, The Army Leader
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"A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit."



Arnold H Glasgow Glasgow, The Army Leader
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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”



John Quincy Adams , The Military Leader
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"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office."



Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lighthouse Blog
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"All of the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters either. Every single man in this Army play a vital role. Don't ever let up. Don't ever think that your job is unimportant. Every man has a job to do and he must do it. Every man is a vital link in the great chain.”



General George S. Patton, Lighthouse Blog
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This was a mission that was started before I got here. This was something that was, you know, just they wanted to do. They came to see me. They explained what they wanted to do, the generals, who are very respected. My generals are the most respected that we've had in many decades, I believe. And they lost Ryan.

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Trump, Interview on Fox News
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This is the right thing to do for our people and for the force. We’re talking about talented Americans who are serving with distinction or who want the opportunity to serve. We can’t allow barriers unrelated to a person’s qualifications prevent us from recruiting and retaining those who can best accomplish the mission.

Jun 24, 2016

Ashton Carter, Defense News
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As we look at our choices as to who our next Commander-in-chief will be is to recognize the necessity to have a Commander-in-chief who has foresight.

Feb 28, 2016

Tulsi Gabbard, Meet the Press
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I decided to leave the army when my dead and injured comrades lay in our base, and nobody took them to hospital. My army training is very useful now, as I am training Taliban fighters with the same knowledge.

Apr 09, 2016

Army Soldier, CNN
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If you see something like that, just do what you can. I would rather die trying to stop something like that than walk away and let everybody else get killed. I couldn't live with that. I'd rather die.

Sep 14, 2015

Spencer Stone, Fox News
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