Senior leaders of all the subordinate units within

Senior leaders of all the subordinate units within the 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Spartans”, 3rd Infantry Division meet with the Spartan Brigade’s command team via video teleconference here Feb. 28. Even though the command team is currently deployed to Afghanistan, they initiated a brigade wide reaffirmation of the Marne Pledge. Over the course of a week, starting from the Brigade command team on down to the most junior soldier within the brigade, every Spartan reaffirmed their commitment to follow the tenants of the pledge. Every soldier who takes the pledge promises to drive safely, to not drive impaired, to not ride with an unsafe driver, and to contact their chain of command if they need help getting home before putting themselves in any of the above situations. Additionally, commanders and leaders also promise to be there for their soldiers when needed and to set the example. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard Wrigley, 2nd BCT, 3rd Inf. Division, Public Affairs)