I put on my uniform with my state patch on, the pine tree emblazoned by the sun, it means something to me. Its not just a piece of cloth, it has meaning as long as I remember the oath I took on September 30th, 2009.
I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.
A free people should be governed by the rule of law, not by the whims of men. I took the Oath 44-years ago as a college student when I volunteered for military service in Vietnam. It is a sacred Oath. It is a lifetime Oath.
Finally a group of Americans who believe in this great country, set aside differences to stand and protect the American way of life. We shall stand guard to protect the great country we call home and keep a safe country for the future of the American people.
Every Vet who served overseas, knows the feeling of returning home with several thousand other vets on a troop carrier. They know the feelings that overcome you as you pass by the Statue of Liberty, entering Brooklyn Army Terminal to disembark.
Looking back, I would change nothing. The Oath I took, to defend the Constitution, means a lot to me. Upon retiring from the military, I was never asked to rescind my Oath, never asked to stand down, never asked to just walk away from my convictions.
I spent 3 years in the US ARMY and received an Honorable Discharge. I served from 1966-1969 and spent 2 years in the Far East. Working out of Okinawa, I did TDY tours in Vietnam, Korea and Guam. I have always been a Patriot and My son is now serving with the 3rd INF. and just finished his 2nd tour in Iraq.
Thank you for organizing what I have said since I completed my contract with the U.S. Army in June of 1990. I took an oath to defend my country against all enemies both foreign and domestic. At no time did I say that my obligation would be fulfilled with the completion of my contract.
I took an oath in 1955 to defend the Constitution of the United States when I became a LEO. I took another oath in 1969 in Idaho when I became a LEO in Idaho. I took another oath in 1979 when I became a LEO in Oregon. These oaths were pretty much the same and mean a lot to me.
I have no intention of being silent witness to any attacks upon our republic I have an obligation to my only son – that he may grow up with the knowledge of how things should be, how they are now, and how they used to be.
I served in the US Army in Vietnam from July 1967 until October 1968. The oath I made when entering the Army is more important to me today than the day I first raised my right hand and swore to protect the Constitution of the United States of America.
I uphold that Oath as best I can. I deliver Pocket Constitutions to every child in my children’s elementary school. I am very lucky to have a school available that not only gladly accepts my donations, but they use them in classes to teach the students about what the Constitution means for all of us.
I have been raised up from childhood to long “Admire & Honor” those TRUE Heros (Men & Women…past & present Patriots)that have stood up at the 1st call of duty to defend OUR country’s Freedoms & Constitution. And so… I WILL NOT stand by (& Drink the “RED” Kool-aid) and I WILL NOT allow th esacrifices of others before me be held in vain.
I took an oath at 17 years old on September 15, 1969 when I join the US Armed Forces of which I proudly served in for 20 years. That oath was a lifetime oath to protect this country from ALL enemies foreign and domestic per the U.S. Constitution, it’s Amendments, and the Bill of Rights.
I served in the USAF 4 years. Honorable discharge. I would like to point out the obvious irony of the child “kidnapping” based upon the father being associated with “Oath Keepers”.
I remember the day enlisted in the Oregon National Guard. Although only seventeen and still in high school, they waived my age to enlist so I could go to summer camp at Fort Lewis after I graduated. It was a solemn occasion when I took the oath of office to defend and protect my country
The government of these United States which includes Cities, Counties (or Parish) States and Federal Government has been slowly and very methodically removing our freedoms one by one until the recent years.
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