Faces of Strength:
Telling the Army Story

“The Strength of our Nation is our Army,
the Strength of our Army is our Soldiers,
the Strength of our Soldiers is our Families,
this is what makes us Army Strong!”

GEN Raymond T. Odierno – Army Chief of Staff

A Cross Section of America’s Army

They are the fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers and sons and daughters that make up the Army Community. From the rural heartland to cities around the country, these individuals, both young and old, have shown their commitment to the United States Army in extraordinary ways. Although they are not alone in their efforts, they are certainly unique. We bring you their stories of personal courage, selfless service and overcoming adversity so that you, too, might be inspired to act.

They Are Stories That Inspire

Faces of Strength celebrates the ways individuals show strength in support of the friends, Families, neighbors and Soldiers who make up the Army Community. Each of the stories we collect and share will teach us something about the nature of strength. Whether it be through examples of personal courage, selfless service or overcoming adversity, the stories will inspire others to find their own strength, reach their own goals and share their own stories,
thus connecting Americans with their Army.