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.
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.
In 1963 as a sophomore in High School I joined my local volunteer fire departments. After 10 week of training was I admitted on a 6 month probation and provided with a copy of a document that I would sign in front of the Chief and the Assistant chief.
Three times I have taken a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and to the people of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Now Therefore:
If our forefathers could only see what a mess we have now they would have already been at the fore front of change for our Nation. I happen to live in the Great State of West Virginia where Mountianeers Are Always Free
For several years I have been discouraged because the patriots have seemed to fade into the background as we carry on with our work and family obligations. I never expected to see our Republic crumble in my lifetime.
I was first introduced to the Oath Keepers prior to their establishment and knew it was a honorable group that wants to uphold our Constitution. As a student and defender of the Constitution, it is only appropriate that I makemy commitment personal and public.
I took the “Oath” on 4-2-1957. It is still sacred to me. I gave 12 yrs of my life to this country, and if need be, they can have the rest of it.
I took my oath in 1969. I stood by that for 21 years in the USAF. Now, as a civilian, I see that perhaps we uniformed types are the only ones who seem to understand what it means to take an oath.
I served in the military all but the last five years of my adult life. I started my career in Jan 1983 and retired in Aug 2004. In that time, I served four different presidents and saw a lot of changes to DOD policy both good and bad.
I have been in the Army for over ten years. I have increasingly felt the growing restraint on our ability to defend the Republic. The restraint is imposed through politically correct regulations and ROE(Rules of Engagement).
As a VietVet I respond with much patriotism to my oath to the U.S.Constitution. It is my duty to honor this oath, to do all that I can to protect this country from its enemies
I am truly a Pro Constitutional Patriot. I love my country and I am fortunate to have grown up under a Free Republic. I served during the Vietnam Crises in the US Army as a Military Policeman and later as an Explosive Ordinance Technician.
I first took the oath 30November1977 it was my 17th birthday at the Armed Forces Enlistment Station Dallas, Texas. I proudly went on to serve the next 4 years in the US NAVY and was separated from active duty 11December1981