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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

“It’s about who we are and it’s our heritage. They’re customs that are centuries old.” Chief Master Sgt. Beth Peura, 673d Inpatient Operations Squadron superintendent

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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

“For the good order and discipline of a unit.” Army Capt. James Williamson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

“It’s part of the Armed Forces tradition and it’s part of what makes us different.” Air Force Capt. Todd Meyer, 39th Airlift Squadron Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

“Because the military is built on discipline and respect.” Army Staff Sgt. Kelley Pearson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division

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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

“The first thing is discipline and the second is tradition.” Senior Master Sgt. James Inch, 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

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Why do you think military customs and courtesies are so important?

Published April 14, 2011