Posted on 01/05/2021 6:04:15 PM PST by NTHockey
At 10 AM on Monday, January 5, 1959, I swore this oath on entering the United States Marine Corps:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
That oath has no expiration date and is good for everything, up to and including my life. Our country calls upon us once more to defend her.
Semper fi
Tuesday, July 5, 1966 Syracuse, NY US Air Force
The Rifleman’s Creed:
“This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true.
I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will …
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit….
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother.
I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel.
I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will ….
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is America’s and there is no enemy, but peace!!”
Semper fi
Careful, the southern wealthy law center (471 million dollar endowment) calls a belief that you must keep your oath “extremism”.
I made a similar oath when I first got employed at Texas Instruments. I was in reference to a simple security clearance.
Can’t recall the exact wording of the oath I took in ‘69 but it was something very close to that.
Ike was with you!
Just noticed...61 years ago today!
Oct. 1982, Spokane, WA, US Army.
I was lucky enough to serve under only two Commanders-In-Chief....Nixon and Ford. No way could I have ever served under BillyBob,Osama Obama,Plugs or Heels Up. I would have deserted!
8/23/1969...Army...Boston
October 13, 1967 the first time and several times after for different agencies. Tomorrow will determine my course of action.
Jan 25, 1996. USAF.
Thank you, Marine
The Oath means the same to me
Tennessee Nana
Veteran,
United States Air Force
Searches related to US Navy:
“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
August, 1961
Semper Fi from an old Army guy, I took my Oath June 30, 1969 and there is no expiration date.
June 6, 1985 USA and numerous times after that.
Oath expires when I do
Any conservatives that get rowdy tomorrow will be quashed instantly. Any violence perpetrated by antifa and blacklivesmatter will be allowed and immediately be blamed on conservatives. And the republicans, msm and dems will all blame Trump for it. Watch.
Similar April 1978 USAF.
March 1990 - United States Navy
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