This is what I sensed as I prepared for the day ahead. This military command provides direction for a movement and determines how it should be carried out. With this directive comes the requirement to focus on the area in front of me as I move with the gait designated by the commander.

The march is not the same as a stroll or jog in the park. It necessitates a deliberate, concentrated effort to perform as dictated. Enlistees in the armed services demonstrate many characteristics in this one discipline that are warranted to be successful as service people. Focus, honor, and determination, to name a few. Marching forward is only one of the commands enlistees must follow. Adhering to the commands of the right, left, about face, or halt are also essential for successfully reaching the designated location, whether physical or metaphorically.

As I march forward, I want to be able to shift when the directives change and not stumble or get out of alignment when adapting to new marching orders.

ATTEN-HUT