Army Veterans History Of Service And His Oath
I first took the oath in 1979, hoping that military service would prove to be a much more rewarding experience than the last two years at a major university had. At the time, the Cold War was a major concern, and several hostages had just been taken by a group of Muslim extremists in Iran. It seemed as though a military conflict might be just around the corner. I had a serious case of youthful enthusiasm, and soon found myself signing up for a four-year hitch in the U.S. Army Infantry. As if to reinforce my premonition of upcoming action, I watched the media coverage of a failed hostage rescue attempt in Iran on TV while waiting to in-process at the Indianapolis MEPS station. A few weeks later, while undergoing Basic Infantry Training at Ft. Benning, Ga., I learned that the Soviet Union had invaded and occupied Afghanistan. It seemed that I was at the right place at the right time.
Over the next several years I had the opportunity to travel all around the world, working with different types of units on different types of missions. I had the privilege of working with soldiers from several different countries, and the one thing that I heard from most of these soldiers was how much that they appreciated the U.S. military, and the sacrifices that they had made for freedom all around the world. I have heard stories told by foreign veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam of how American soldiers had changed their lives for the better. Each of these stories affected me, and helped to make me the person that I am today.
Now our country is experiencing many of the same challenges that it did thirty years ago. Our economy is in the dumps, our national reputation is supposedly suffering, and the forces of Socialism seem to be overwhelming us. Unfortunately, I am no longer of the age or constitution to physically oppose these challenges. Therefore, I have decided to re-affirm the same oath that I first took so many years ago. This time, however, I will have to limit my efforts to the intellectual battlefield; fighting with the pen and voice rather than the sword.
I encourage each and every veteran that has taken the oath to “…defend the Constitution of the United States…” to re-affirm that oath, and join us in our efforts to force our elected representatives to uphold the same oath that they, themselves, have sworn to. Our country is calling us again!
Jeff Johnson
US Army
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September 17th, 2009 at 2:58 am
Jeff,
Thank you for your service and for joining Oath Keepers. We need dedicated patroits like you to continue the struggle of protecting the liberty and freedom we swore to defend through our Oath.
The constitution is the foundation of our American way and I stand with you to protect and defend it.
Robert A. Gomez MSgt, USAF (Ret)
September 17th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Thanks for being an Oath Keeper! Your pen and voice will be heard.
September 17th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Jeff,
Every voice counts! Thank you for your continued service. From reading your testimony, your pen may, indeed, be mightier than a sword. We are fortunate to have you.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Very well said Sir. Thank you! Words are a sword of sorts explaining the exact letters used for both. Keep up the good fight!
September 17th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Thanks for the service. Sometimes a Pen and a intelligent mind is even more powerful than a Army. Keep up the good fight!
September 18th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Thank you for yor service brother. I will gladly stand with to to protect the constitution and the USA. Welcome to Oath Keepers!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:08 am
I will make sure you have pen,ink, paper and supplies.
Comes that time just send GPS coordinates or address. If needed before just send a note and I get stuff to you.
Thanx,
Kit