I am more confident than ever that in the days ahead and every generation to come, the U.S. Army will heap glory upon glory. You will summon inexhaustible courage. You will protect every inch of U.S. soilâand you will defend America to the ends of the earth!
Video transcript
"The life of a soldier is not just a job, it's a calling and a sacred tradition passed down from father to son, brother to sister, and one generation to the next that every hour of danger our noblest citizens have answered that call. Time and again our enemies have learned that if you dare to threaten the American people, the American soldier will chase you down, crush you, and cast you into oblivion. The last sound you ever hear will be the chilling howl of a black hawk, thunderous boom of artillery fire, or the ferocious roar of a US Army infantry brigade. For our adversaries there's no greater fear than the United States Army. Now it's your duty to shield the flame of freedom that was first lit 250 years ago by the heroes of Concord Bridge and Bunker Hill. Standing before you today, I am more confident than ever that in the days ahead and every generation to come, the US Army will keep glory upon glory, we will protect every inch of US soil, and you will defend America to the ends of the earth."
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