November 8th, 2009

I would not serve under a different uniform or flag

When I was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, while serving in the Navy, I learned about the United Nations and the obligation some of my fellow military members found themselves under to represent the UN. I was a very obedient sailor and really tried to be dependable and willing to carry out my Chief’s orders, but I told him flat out that one order I would disobey outright would be to serve under UN command. He was taken aback, and I knew that I had taken an important stand. Fortunately, I was never asked (or told) to serve under a different uniform or flag. But in my mind, this decision was perfectly in keeping with my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.

Dan

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Glad you came out and had the courage to stand up for what you believe in!

Comment by Tony — November 9, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
Wow! Good for you Dan! I’m so proud of you for taking that stand. It takes guts to follow your heart sometimes. Thank you for serving and for joining this wonderful group!

Comment by Marsha — November 9, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Welcome Patriot!

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

Comment by C. Cope — November 9, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
Welcome aboard, thanks for your past service and thanks for standing up for freedom and liberty.

“sic semper tyrannis”

Comment by Roy Dawson — November 13, 2009 @ 7:21 am
Good for you, Dan…

Thank you for your service.

Welcome to Oath Keepers.

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present

Comment by Eddie Gilbert — November 16, 2009 @ 10:04 am

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