‘You will soon be wearing the rank of second lieutenant; … you are going to be stepping up to lead our nation’s treasures – you are going to be responsible for the nation’s sons and daughters serving in your platoons.‘The torch during this period of time is being passed from our generation to yours. We are counting on you to stand up and take the torch.’Commanding General, U.S. Army Accessions CommandAddressing the 2011 George C. Marshall ROTC Awards and Leadership Seminar