I developed strong bonds to my squad, platoon, company, battalion and the regiment. I was pround of my uniform, I was proud of my insignia and my berèt and I loved what I was doing.

I think that's what "made" me a soldier. Its all in your heart and mind.

Well I have to agree with sherman on this! A soldier signs up to server fights to survive and comes home a hero that is a soldier in my eyes. A soldier fights so that the man on his left and the man on his right go's home to there familys that love them! because he knows you have a family that loves you and he wants to see you go home too!!!!

What makes a Soldier a Soldier?

Being a member of a nations' army, navy, or airforce and trained and equipped to defend your country.

That's my basic definition of a soldier.