November 16th, 2009

I realize that the oath I swore, was swore before God and man

4th_infantry_division As a 17 year old young man, I left home to join the Army. I was young and very wild in those days, and looking back on the experience, I would do many things differently now than I did them then. The oath I took upon entering the military, did not at the time, hit me with its importance. Now, many years later and having served in the National Guard and as a Law Enforcement Officer as well, I realize that the oath I swore, was swore before God and man. That oath, of defending the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I have learned through the years just what that means and how truly important it is, and I have reaffirmed that oath within my heart before God.

I now have my oldest son and my daughter, both serving in the US Air Force at this writing, having swore that same oath themselves. My son is in the USAF Security Forces, my daughter in Aerospace Control & Warning Systems. My youngest son now talks about when he can serve his nation.

Given my mistakes and early, but honorable, departure from active duty, I could not be more proud that my children are making their way, the right way, through the military.

I currently work as a morning show host on the radio and will support this organization and the principles of it with the best of my ability. God Bless the Oath Keepers and God bless America!

Tony Phillips

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7 Responses to “I realize that the oath I swore, was swore before God and man”

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Eddie Gilbert Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Hey Tony,

Welcome to Oath Keepers !

Wanted to thank you for your service to our Country and countrymen.

Be proud of who you are, Sir !

You are an Oath Keeper.

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present
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Don Elwood Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Tony,
Thanks for your service. I was Combat Security USAF 67-71, peace officer 72-82. Disability retired now. Intend to join ASAP. Let no one who served forget that when they took that oath that there was no expiration date on it. It is still in force, no matter when you served.
Don Elwood
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Kristen Kipp Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Tony,

Welcome and thank you for your service and the service of your family. It means everything to American Patriots like myself. I am so proud to be able to stand side by side with folks just like yourself. Thanks for standing with us.
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Bert Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
You are a true patriot and a credit to this great country. Thank you so much for your inspiring words and for having the courage to stand up for truth and liberty. My deepest respects to you, sir.

Bert
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jim pickens Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Tony,
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jim pickens Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Tony, I see you have the ivy post patch posted. I served in the 10th infantry back in 85/86 you there then? Trying to hook up with old Army buddys…Any serve in the 10th in 85/86?
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jim pickens Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I must clarify… 10th battalion 4th infantry.

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8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or to “maintain control."

9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies.

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