I took many oaths growing up. I took oaths in kids clubs with friends, Indian guides, Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts etc… When I was pushed out of the nest to test my wings, I chose to join the US Armed Forces.
More than twenty three years ago, I took my oath. My service commitment has long been fulfilled but I know without question I would defend those things I pledged to defend a long time ago.
I came into the military in 1976 thru 1979 in the US Marine Corps, then in 1980 thru 1992 in the US Navy, I was proud to be apart of a group of people men and woman and stand up for the way of life that our fathers and brothers, and sisters did before me
In short, I was a NYC police officer at the time of the attack on the USA during 9/11/2001. I was assigned to the Bellvue morgue that day and many days after before retiring after 20 years of service to not only NYC but my state and country. sadly, this sate and country that i love have forgotten the lessons of that horrible day.
I want to reach out to my young brothers-in-arms who are confused about why they did all that they have done, only to come home to a country in shambles, a Government that is pointing the finger at them, and how they can make a REAL difference.
Our Ohio Regional meeting has gotten too big to contain to one state! It has morphed into the Great Lakes Regional Oath Keepers Conference. To allow adequate time for proper teaching of the Oath Keeper message by Stewart Rhodes and Commander Gillie, the meeting duration has been extended.
In a couple weeks it will be 40 years since I raised my right hand and recited the oath that so many had recited before me. I remember the significance I felt of that moment in my life then and even more so today.
I am a second class petty officer in the United States Navy. I love this organization because to be here is to understand the significance of one’s oath and the willingness to share ideas. I joined just to explore the world while ensuring that I was part of the solution instead of the problem.
God Bless you and God Bless America. Average Americans are waking up, and I for one am grateful for all the abilities you bring to the table. Thank you. I am sleeping a little better these nights.
I took my “OATH” in Dec. of 1950 and it is just as fresh in my mind now as it was then. It has remained with me for the past 59 years and will remain for a few more, the Good Lord willing.
Hello to all fellow Oath Keepers; I am a retired law enforcement officer/Probation and Parole. As a member of the Oklahoma Chapter, I am serving as Chaplain and would like to pass along some words of encouragement.
I served my country for 15 years minus a month, and served one year in Vietnam. I was 23-24 when I left to go with three children left behind. I was a Security Police and spent my time on the perimeter on a M-60 post and worked from dust to dawn 24-12.
A candidate for office must know the Constitution, must have the courage to follow it, must have the integrity to keep promises, and must be in it not for personal gain, but to serve, protect, and defend. Look past the campaign rhetoric and see if you can find a track record of knowledge, courage, and actual devotion to country.
Congressional Candidate Lieutenant Colonel Allen West talks at the American Freedom Tour. Colonel West really gets the crowd fired-up as he talks about his experience in the U.S. Army and the central importance of the oath to defend the Constitution that he took as an officer.
I’ve served in the US Navy 1965-71 USS Ticonderoga CVA 14,RVN. USArmy 73-80 (LRRP). I tend to be a fairly level headed, mild mannered person but what I see going on in Washington makes my blood boil.
First off I have to say that I am impressed with this group or otherwise I wouldn’t have signed up. I am a retired USAF Cop with over 22 years of service to my country and feel that just because I retired doesn’t mean that the Oath I swore to protect my Country was terminated with my active duty status.
I took The Oath to, Serve, Protect, and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America, against all enemies, foreign and domestic… the first time on 12 May 1974 at the Coast Guard Recruiting Office in Dallas, Texas.