STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE (memo to U.S. military personnel on Okinawa)

… To: U.S. Military Personnel, Okinawa, Japan Subj: STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE On Oct. 4, a U.S. Marine was arrested by Japanese authorities in connection with the death of an Okinawan woman in Naha. These allegations are extremely serious, and we will continue to ensure full cooperation with Japanese authorities throughout the investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family and friends. Incidents like this demand we pause for reflection. We speak often about standards and discipline. Standards are what we expect, and my standards are clear: be accountable for your actions; do the right thing, especially when no one is looking; and always be guided by our core values that govern our conduct at every rank. Discipline is our foundation – the habits we develop and demonstrate in our daily actions. Discipline is the individual and collective commitment to make sound decisions, look after one another, and always do what is right. …