Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Readiness and Training
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
1. Readiness and Training Marker Detail
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them,
glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.
Thucydides
Nothing absolutely nothing can replace the pride and purpose of being a soldier.
General Ann E. Dunwoody, U.S. Army retired
(First Female Four Star General)
★★★★★★
The next step on the journey, basic training prepares one to fulfill the obligations associated with the selected branch of service: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force. Physical, emotional and intense, basic training transforms a new recruit into a service member with the skills and confidence to excel and perform one's duties in various situations and under duress. Basic training is where teamwork and discipline are essential - forging bonds with others who become your military family. Following graduation from basic training specialized or advanced training may follow depending on one's job requirements, aptitude and desire.
As deployment approaches, another aspect of readiness begins. Whether a new recruit
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Erected by City of Westerville and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women.
Location. 40° 8.05′ N, 82° 56.93′ W. Memorial is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker is located in Veterans Memorial Park within the Westerville Sports Complex. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 325 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
2. Readiness and Training Marker Detail
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deployment (a few steps from this marker); A Proud Tradition (a few steps from this marker); "Reflections on a Family's Journey (a few steps from this marker); Call to Service (a few steps from this marker); Homecoming (a few steps from this marker); Transitions (a few steps from this marker); Prisoner of War ★ Missing in Action (within shouting distance of this marker); The Service Flag (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
3. Readiness and Training Marker Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
4. Readiness and Training Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
5. Readiness and Training Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
