The United States Military Code of Conduct

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All service members receive training in the U.S. military's Code of Conduct at various times in their careers.

The Code of Conduct, which was introduced by President Eisenhower in 1955, is based on time-honored concepts and traditions dating back to the American Revolution.

The six articles outline the obligations and responsibilities of U.S. service members in harm's way.

ARTICLE I: 
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

ARTICLE II: 
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III: 
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV: 
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmfull to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V: 
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI: 
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

The United States Military Code of Conduct

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All service members receive training in the U.S. military's Code of Conduct at various times in their careers.

The Code of Conduct, which was introduced by President Eisenhower in 1955, is based on time-honored concepts and traditions dating back to the American Revolution.

The six articles outline the obligations and responsibilities of U.S. service members in harm's way.

ARTICLE I: 
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

ARTICLE II: 
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III: 
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV: 
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmfull to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V: 
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI: 
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

We Honor You

You, our soldiers, have died on foreign sand,
Or right here in our American land.

God brings comfort to your family unit;
Who still mourn, but you are worth it.

You fought hard for what was right;
Your sacrifice made our future bright.

Because you served and did not sway,
We have freedom in our land today.

Unmarked graves, no names, headstones;
You're all remembered by your loved ones.

The Flag is raised at half-staff,
In honor of you, who have passed.

Because you died for the Red, White, and Blue,
Every Memorial Day, we honor you.

The Dawning of Hope

Life is a burden
And time is a curse 
Each day is a play 
That we do not rehearse

We each write a book 
With much careful thought 
But know that its pages 
Will all come to naught. 

Our moments are painted 
With much artful skill 
But colors are wasted 
In time that we kill. 

We sing songs of passion 
In much pain begotten 
Meant to inspire 
But too soon forgotten

Our stories are bland artifacts 
Buried in dust 
Our iron wills corrupted 
Our treasured thoughts rust 

Our hearts bleed for nothing 
Our mind aches in vain 
Our joys are all pointless 
There’s nothing to gain. 

The things that now hurt us 
Will soon hurt no more 
But the pleasures that drive us 
Will leave us all poor. 

For life is a burden 
And time is a curse 
Hope an illusion 
A rose scented hearse. 

Till in steps the Savior 
With truth for our lies 
The pain was His blessing 
Dressed up in disguise. 

Our hurts and our failures 
Drive us to his arms 
He wooes and He wins us 
With mysteries charms 

Then life is a blessing 
And time just a start 
A hopeful beginning 
For a once hopeless heart.

A Holy Invitation

Jesus Christ, the greatest revelation! 
Unlocking hearts to enter His salvation
From death to life a wondrous explanation. 
So much to gain and learn in observation 
From You, the Lord, a depth of information. 
A call to come, a holy invitation 
A Truth be told. Eternal proclamation.
He changes lives! A shouted exclamation
Receiving Him, there is no expiration. 
Standing on the Solid Rock foundation 
The future holds the greatest expectation 
Filled with such joyous jubilation! 
But if you find you're in a situation
Walking through the trials and tribulation 
Leaving you in need of respiration 
The Breath of Life will bring rejuvenation 
Restoring back a fresh exhilaration
Returning strength for further exploration 
Revitalized and ready inspiration. 
A vibrancy, a plan that's in formation 
To share the news with every generation
The answer there observed in all creation 
His Spirit dwells within a confirmation 
Follow through, a full investigation 
Digging in, a real evaluation 
You'll find the truth without a speculation 
Perfection there, a cross in presentation 
A sacrifice in love, no reservation.
Shh...then silence came in dreadful termination
Three days passed without anticipation 
BUT He arose in mighty vindication
Defeating death and sin, a declaration 
In meeting life victorious salutation!
A crazy plan of royal inclination
For on His heart you've made an indentation
And now in yours, I pray illumination!

Remembering Our Heroes

We remember our fallen heroes
On Memorial Day every year.
They died while serving our nation
And preserving freedom so dear.

Many lie in national cemeteries
Where a cross marks each grave.
We honor each one of these heroes.
For America, their lives they gave.

Sometimes I visit an old grave
Of a hero, my dear Uncle Dan.
He died fighting in World War Two.
He was a very courageous man.

I visit the graves of friends
Who made the ultimate sacrifice.
They gave their lives for America.
For freedom, they paid the price.

I thank God for all the heroes
Who died in such a brave way,
Whose blood was shed for America.
We will honor them on this day.

Father Of The Fatherless

"There are no orphans of God"

Is the theme of a Gospel song.
Being saved, God is your Father.
To Him you will always belong.

We see children in orphanages
Who have no fathers or mothers.
Some orphans long to be adopted.
They want a family just like others.

Some children have no father.
Maybe their dads have passed away.
Some dads abandon their children.
Maybe some will return one day.

God is "Father of the fatherless,"
Says Psalm sixty-eight, verse five,
So if you accept Jesus as your Savior,
You'll have a Father who's ever alive.

The Praise of Peace, The Peace in Praise

The praise of peace
The peace in praise
Inside the heart is Jesus raised
The ransom paid in love the cost
So that my soul may not be lost
I praise the peace in Him alone
Forgiven sins He did atone
In peace He holds me close to thee
In praise I pray to constant be