As I now move into another phase of my life, I am saddened to see that our great country and it’s Constitution have become the targets of those who would change the very fabric of our nation.
I come from a long line of warriors with a heritage of fighting for the United States of America going back to the Revolutionary War. Many members of my family have served in the Military forces of this country.
55 years ago I took the oath to defend this country against all enemies foreign and domestic and to uphold the constitution of the United States .
As a veteran of the Iraq Invasion in 2003 and a reservist possibly looking at another deployment soon. I have come to realize that while I do not fear the enemies foreign I have been living in fear of the enemies domestic, needlessly so.
Having had the privilege of growing up here in America, I am truly devoted to upholding the Constitution and Bill of Rights for every American to live free.
I pledge to you my brothers and sisters of the Republic my unwavering devotion to stand strong by your side, to give aid and comfort you, to protect freedom, and above all defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
I placed my Oath on the wall of my office (I am in county government)so that it could be seen by everyone entering and so that I would be reminded throughout the day of my Obligation.
This is why I joined the Oath Keepers. I will continue to uphold the Oath that I took as a young woman of 22, so that future generations of Americans can have the opportunities and liberties that I have enjoyed.
I took the oath of enlistment seven years ago, and the words I said at the time just seem like words they made us say it didn’t hit home with me at the time, seven years, two combat tours in Iraq and two presidents later I see it very differently.
I swore to defend the Constitution of the United States and no man has the right to take that away.I stand with the Oath keepers on my Honor
Today let us all re-affirm our commitment to the restoration of our Republic. We need to restore integrity into public service. Our Police, Peace Officers, Firefighters, Military and many other like minded citizens are, for the most part, already there. I feel we are in a unique point in history.
I joined The Guard in 1978 right before graduating high school. At the time I really wanted to do something to help this country and I also wanted to jump out of airplanes.
I was in desert shield and desert storm. I took an oath to serve this country and honor our constitution, and I still believe in that oath today
After my second honorable discharge and raising three beautiful children I joined the American Legion, AMVETS,VFW, 40&8, Patriot Guard,started American Legion Riders in my county( Kosciusko, Indiana) and am very active in the above as past commander and still ALR Director and Post Adjutant
Just a few days ago I heard about Oath Keepers. I came to the site not sure what to expect and was careful to check it out as best I could. What I found gave me hope and encouragement. Many other Oath takers were standing up and saying enough is enough. The Oath was more than “just words”. It was, in fact, for many like myself and my friend, a solemn obligation to which we had pledged “our lives, our fortunes, and our SACRED HONOR” to keep.
When I enlisted in the military, I knew that the Oath came with an obligation. That obligation was and is to defend the Constitution of The United States of America from all enemies foreign and domestic.
To me it’s a no brainer. I took an oath as a police officer. I made a promise (gave my word, or how ever you want to say it). That means something. Often today a promise means less that the breath that gave it or the paper that it was written on. That is not how I was raised. My dad was a vet (served in Korea) and lucky for me, he taught me what it means to be an American and a Patriot.