Cpl. Bates said:
Six months you’ve stood with rifle, pack, and pride,
Each task endured without a hint of trivia.
Through fields where silence walks and fears reside,
You held the line without a hint of mania.You rose each day with purpose as your guide,
Each lesson carved in sweat and firm criteria.
No praise was sought, no comfort to abide,
Just forward steps beneath a sky austere.Now comes your mark, a step along the way,
A quiet nod to all you’ve done today.Congratulations on your 1st AOCC, Pvt. Rector-Garcia! Here’s to many many many more!
