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The Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, overlooks the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetary. This is the true highlight of attending SHRM Lead09. A walk away from the hotel.

While here, I heard a 21 gun salute from Arlington Cemetary. Another American Hero honored as s/he was laid to rest.

The Air Force core values resonate within me. They echo the Boy Scout Oath which I repeated throughout my teen years. I know now that this reinforcement repetition made a difference and remains with me.

On My Honor – Integrity First, I Will Do My Best - Excellence in All We Do, To Do My Duty - Service Before Self….

I learned other leadership lessons while at Lead09. The reminder from the Air Force Memorial is the one that matters most.