February 24th, 2010

I am a Veteran. I believe in the Constitution. I shall uphold my oath

HPIM0029 So I get bussed to some air force base all because i half heartedly signed a piece of paper. I get shuffled into this room, not knowing what’s happening. This Marine Sergeant at Arms comes in, holding a bible. He looked like a fat asshole, to me. Little did I know what was bout to take place. I placed my hand on the bible and swore, to the best of my ability, to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States. I didn’t give a shit. I just wanted to get out of there.

Funny thing happened. A paperwork snafu caused me to have to go to Pittsburgh again. I stood there, cocky, already knowing what was going to happen. But this time, I was marched into a room with all the state flags and the US flag in the center. I stood in awe. I raised my right hand, looking at the US Flag in the center of all those State flags, and swore the oath to defend and protect the Constitution again. But this time, I meant it. I felt what it was like to swear something and actually mean it. After I swore the oath, I was sent to basic and subsequently Iraq twice… but I still feel today if not for that second swearing-in, I would not be the person I am today. I am a veteran. I believe in the Constitution. I shall uphold my oath, until I am in the grave. That is what I swore. I paid attention to the words that second time I was sworn in. And I won’t forget them.

Zack Osborne

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3 Responses to “I am a Veteran. I believe in the Constitution. I shall uphold my oath”

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Al Sheppard Says:
February 24th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Greetings Patriot, We welcome you to Oathkeepers, Thank You for Your Service to America. God Bless America & God Bless You and Your Warriors.

Fraternally,

Det. Al Sheppard (Ret)
NYPD-Major Case Squad
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Di Says:
February 25th, 2010 at 7:33 am
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY..

GOD BLESS,
Di❤†
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mark e spencer Says:
February 25th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I was told by an old vet years ago that there is a difference between swearing on oath to the constitution of the “United States”which would only include D.C. or an oath to the constitution of the” United States of America”, I cant recall my exact wording when I took the oath when joining the Air Force, but I have been curious to the validity of such a statement if anyone could clear the air for me I would appreciate it.

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1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people.

2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people

3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal.

4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state.

5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty.

6. We will NOT obey any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps.

7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext.

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.

10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.

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