Discipline, Duty and Service

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lieutenant General Henry Shelton and Joint Staff Officer Colonel John Driscoll, Pentagon, September 20O1.

“Any veteran will tell you ‘the uniform does not make the man,’ because a person's character, values, and abilities are what truly define them. While a military uniform is a great source of pride to us because it symbolizes discipline, duty, and service, it does not automatically confer integrity, leadership, or competence. Ultimately, it’s the individual’s actions and decisions that reflect that individual’s true character.”

John B Driscoll