Colt Single Action Army decorated by Horatio Acevedo, United States, produced in 1968.

"My nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If I get knocked down, I will get back up, every time.

I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission.

I'm never out of the fight.

We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my teammates and the success of our mission depends on me.

Our training is never complete. We train for war, we fight to win. I stand ready to bring the full spectrum of combat power to bear in order to achieve my mission and the goals established by my country.

The execution of my duties will be swift and violent when required, yet guided by the principles I serve to defend. Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation I am bound to uphold.

In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and silently guides my every deed.

I will not fail."

Sometimes I think I’m doing okay, and then I stumble upon this scene (that for some reason, I’ve saved on my phone, because I like utter and complete pain apparently) and I am, in fact, not okay. 💔