The Manchu dragon insignia
 
7th Infantry Division "Hourglass" patch (aka the "Crushed Beercan")

Manchu Light

9th Infantry Regimental Combat Team (L), 7th Infantry Division (L)
Fort Ord, CA and Fort Lewis, WA - October 85 to August 95

"Fight Light, Own the Night" (or at least rent it for extended periods of time)
Manchu Scout/Sniper
Heading back to post after a long night in Monterey
Patrolling skills were honed to a razors edge
Gratitude from the Panamanians
Assulting the objective
Navigation (without using a satellite) was a critical aspect of life as a Manchu Light Fighter

The Manchu Creed & The 7th Infantry Division's Light Fighter Creed

The Manchu Creed

M - Motivated by service to my country and pride in the principles for which it stands, I am prepared for war and ready to carry freedom's flag to those who question our country's resolve.

A - America and its citizens believe in me. I am a soldier first and foremost. Self discipline is my standard and self sacrifice is my reward.

N - No enemy can survive my attack nor penetrate my defense. I move in the shadows of my enemy's greatest fears and am unrelenting in my quest for his defeat.

C - Competency and courageousness describe my performance, and imagination and innovation reflect my approach. I make any plan succeed and willingly accept seemingly impossible missions.

H - Hardships and misery are my companions. I am at my best when conditions are at their worst.

U - Upholding the honor, tradition and heritage of the Regiment is my duty. I am committed to those who have served so gallantly before me and will never dishonor the Regiment. I am a Manchu Warrior!

(Source http://www.manchu.org/linage/creed.htm)


7th Infantry Division's Light Fighter Creed

I am a Light Fighter!

I am the world's finest light Infantry soldier - a member of the 7th Infantry Division (Light), protector of the greatest nation on Earth.

As a soldier I embody and uphold the principles of freedom for which my country stands.

I am prepared to give my life to keep my country free.

Pride, motivation, self-discipline, and soldier power are my trademarks.

I will endure any hardship and meet any challenge.

I can always be trusted to do my best.

My skills are finely honed.

I am a Light Fighter!

A member of the most proficient, physically capable fighting force in the world.

My comrades and I have the will, skill and courage to win.

We are proud of those who have gone before us and uphold the traditions of the Light Infantry.

Our actions reflect pride in country, flag, uniform and ourselves.

Brave soldiers of the past would be proud of us.

I will trust in my god and in the United States of America.

I am a Light Fighter!

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