“Army Values” is not merely a phrase for how members of the Army should act; they are who we are. We emulate the seven Army Values because they are the standard for behavior, not only in the Army, but in any ordered society.

These are not only good core values for soldiers, but for all loyal Americans, although we civilians can (and should) speak more freely about disagreements with our country’s leaders than soldiers should about their chain of command.

In any case, it is well worth reading the Army’s Core Values statement and taking it to heart. You might also want to read WaPo columnist Colbert King’s piece about why Maj. Hasan’s worst offense was violating these values.

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