Memorial Day should be a time of solemn reflection on some of the most sacred of human ideals: faith, family, duty, commitment, heroism and honor.
At the end of their five year active duty commitment, by which time, unless they're a total screw-up, they'll have made the rank of captain, their combined salary and BAH will be over $78,000 -- more than the average federal employee.
So here you are, 25 years later, the lawyer, chained to your desk, your life duties, commitments, financial responsibilities... now your kid's dreams perhaps?
And it took him back to London in 2008, when he stood outside the royal palaces to perform the battalion's public duties commitment.
It did not dispute that Dr. Hensala was gay, but an investigating officer reported, "There is very strong evidence that Captain Hensala made the homosexual statement, hoping to trigger separation and avoid his active-duty commitment".
His loyalty, sense of duty and commitment was recognised not only by the bands and artists he served with but also by Martin Mills, the owner of Beggars, who continued to use Pete when his touring days ended, employing him at the Beggars office in Wandsworth, south London, as building manager.
And I know for a fact every last one of them haven't given it a second thought, going about their duty with commitment and due attention.
Mr. Hagel, who was awarded two Purple Hearts as a noncommissioned Army officer in Vietnam, laced his speech with citations of duty, honor, commitment and Army values.
He and I had almost nothing in common except mutual fascination: I was enthralled by his ability to load a machine gun and jump out of a helicopter and impressed by his ingrained sense of duty and commitment.
Making Wales a place where the government and public sector have a strong duty and commitment to sustainable development, with a consistent approach across all policy areas, is an attractive prospect.
