A military leader should always understand, of all human endeavors... the one that's the most unpredictable and the most costly is warfare. Martin Dempsey costlyendeavorhuman Change image and share on social
The America I know is trusted, sometimes guardedly, but among those who aspire to improve the lives of their citizens, among those who feel vulnerable, and among those who want an equal voice in a partnership, we remain the partner of choice. The America I know leads, sometimes cautiously, but always ethically. Martin Dempsey americaaspirecautiously share on social
In my 39 years in the military, I have learned that you are not a profession just because you say you are. You have to earn it and re-earn it and re-evaluate it from time to time. Martin Dempsey earnevaluatelearn Change image and share on social
Sometimes we wait for thunderclaps, drumrolls, and clarion calls to alert us to what's important when, actually, it's most often the subtle and persistent signals around us that make the most difference. Martin Dempsey alertcallclarion share on social
The more we can treat people equally, the more likely they are to treat each other equally. Martin Dempsey equallypeopletreat Change image and share on social
I worked hard at whatever task I was given and embraced leadership opportunities, whether as a crossing guard, an altar boy, or a general. Martin Dempsey altarboycross Change image and share on social
The American people should not wonder where their military leaders draw the line between military advice and political preference. And our nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines should not wonder about the political leanings and motivations of their leaders. Martin Dempsey adviceairmanamerican share on social
What will eventually cause the defeat of ISIL is that it will collapse under its own contradictions, frankly. When the populations in which it tries to maneuver realize that that ideology is not to their future benefit. Martin Dempsey benefitcollapsecontradiction share on social