Vanguard of the Civic Republic: Civic Virtue Armed and the American Military

Vanguard of the Civic Republic: Civic Virtue Armed and the American Military

For 250 years, from the Continental Army, arguably the first major transcolonial (and thus American) institution showcasing the necessity of public service in a rights-based regime, to the contemporary All-Volunteer Force (AVF) and its adherence to duty, honor, discipline, and loyalty in support of the public good, the military has played an essential role in shaping a distinct American character and transforming the ancient martial virtue for t…