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Joining the Backbone of the Army

By Nathan ClinebelleMay 23, 2024

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1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Jackson inducted six Soldiers into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, May 17. As they recited the NCO Creed, these newest additions to the ‘backbone of the Army,’ committed themselves to being leaders of integrity who prioritize accomplishment of their mission and the welfare of their Soldiers (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Jackson inducted six Soldiers into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, May 17. As they recited the NCO Creed, these newest additions to the ‘backbone of the Army,’ committed themselves to being leaders of integrity who prioritize accomplishment of their mission and the welfare of their Soldiers. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Jackson inducted six Soldiers into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, May 17. As they recited the NCO Creed, these newest additions to the ‘backbone of the Army,’ committed themselves to being leaders of integrity who prioritize accomplishment of their mission and the welfare of their Soldiers (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL

Fort Jackson inducted six Soldiers into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, May 17. As they recited the NCO Creed, these newest additions to the ‘backbone of the Army,’ committed themselves to being leaders of integrity who prioritize accomplishment of their mission and the welfare of their Soldiers