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Determination at its finest!

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The video likely resonated with viewers due to its powerful narrative of overcoming adversity and showcasing immense personal strength and dedication in a challenging environment. The emotional story of a soldier pushing through injury to achieve a significant milestone is inherently inspiring and shareable.

Summary

This video showcases a soldier's incredible determination during her basic combat training graduation. Despite suffering from two cracked hip bones, she completed the final ruck march and walked on crutches to receive the Louis Birtz Award for her dedication and service.

Structure

1Introduction to the soldier's injury and determination
2Completing the final ruck march on crutches
3Walking to graduation
4Receiving the Louis Birtz Award
5Highlighting her dedication and service

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Determination at its finest! With two cracked bones, she pushed through the final ruck march and then walked on crutches to graduation with the battery. She earned the Louis Birtz Award for her dedication and service to her fellow soldiers.

Original caption

My little sister was injured in the final ruck march during BCT, but she was determined to complete the course. She pushed through the pain to ensure her fellow soldiers made it through the mission. Upon her return to the barracks she knew something was off… it ended up being 2 cracked bones in the hips. She was presented the Louis Birtz Award at graduation for her excellence during the promotion board prior to the injury. She was determined to stand and receive it. You see, we were raised to help others before ourselves, push through the pain, achieve what others won’t even try, and then coach others on how to do it too. Our dad was so proud watching her receive this award. As the eldest sister, I smiled big because my baby sister is amazing! #military #basictraining #resilience #leadership #sister