When we raise our right hand to take the Oath of Office, we bind ourselves to the ethical and moral principles of always telling the truth; taking responsibility for our actions; respect for the rights of others; commitment to duty; and keeping our promise to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. As a federal civilian employee, it is vital that we uphold these principles in order to build and maintain public trust. Taxpayers rely on the federal government not only just to create policies to promote economic growth but also to find the most cost effective solutions to help deliver better services to the general public and new capabilities to the warfighter. In return, the government is obligated to openly and honestly
