Airborne Creed

I am an Airborne trooper, A paratrooper! I Jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards off my choice. I serve in a mighty airborne force, famed in deeds in war and renowned for readiness in peace. I pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am and all I do. I am an elite trooper, a sky trooper, a shock trooper, a spearhead trooper. I blaze the way to far flung goals behind, before, above the foe's front line. I know that I have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any airborne task I am self reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and execute in every art and artifice of war I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of the men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking. I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down. In peace, I do not shirk the dullest duty nor protest the toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress, military in courtesy, proper in conduct and behavior. In battle, I fear no foe's ability, nor under estimate his prowess, power and agility. I fight him with all my might and skill ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I may be the last. My goal in peace and war is to succeed in any mission of the day or die if it needs be in the try. I belong to a proud and glorious team, the Airborne, the Army, my Country. I am its chosen pride to fight where others my not go to serve them well until the final victory. I am a trooper from the sky! I am my nations best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything, I am the Airborne!

Goodbye '05

The year 2005 was probably the most eventful year of my life.

The beginning of the year coincided with the beginning of my relationship with Meredith, which has constantly affected me, whether she was present or not. 2006 comes with a set of challenges: another semester apart, another summer spent training, and the beginning of our sophomore year all mean more time apart than together. However, with a full year together behind us already, I think that we stand poised to accept the challenge.

I graduated high school in May. My future was still uncertain, and soon an unexpected opportunity sent me in a new direction: the Georgia Military College Early Commissioning Program. I set out to the Leader's Training Course in June and graduated in the top 10 of my class. I reported to GMC at the end of August, and made it my home. I joined the Ranger Challenge team, and earned my black shirt. In December I attended and graduated the Airborne School at Ft. Benning. Now I am set to tackle another quarter, and hopefully increase my GPA. As this summer approaches so does the Leader's Development Advanced Course, and my accession. I also, must begin applying to other colleges this year.