“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 (ESV)

“[17] So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17 ESV

“[25] “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? ” Matthew 6:25 ESV

John 15:13 — The Greatest Sacrifice ESV “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” MSG “This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.” Meaning: Jesus is speaking about sacrificial love, ultimately demonstrated through His own death. This verse also powerfully reflects the willingness of service members to risk their lives protecting their brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16 — Love Demonstrated Through Sacrifice ESV “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us” Meaning: John points to Jesus' sacrifice as the ultimate example of love and calls believers to demonstrate sacrificial love toward one another. Galatians 6:2 — Carrying Each Other's Burdens ESV “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Meaning: Brotherhood extends beyond the battlefield. Veterans continue supporting one another through physical, emotional, and personal struggles long after their military service.

“[6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ” Philippians 4:6 ESV