According to the NRA's American Rifleman December 2004 issue, Coastguardsman Douglas A Munro earned the Congressional Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal in 1942.
Anyone serving Uncle Sam in the military has my appreciation and respect, no matter what branch.
First I've seen it, and I enjoyed them all! Especially enjoyed the Marine, Navy and AF ones, as I have family and friends in all three.
All kidding aside though, those of us who've served know we're always poking fun at the sister services, mainly during peacetime. Wartime is different, we understand and appreciate each services sacrifice, contribution and missions.
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Buhahahahahahaha! That's the most comprehensive one I've come across. Fwd'g to my lists. I just wish I had friends from the CG and USAF to rag over theirs! Thanks for the laughs!
Humor bump.
Classic! As good as the first oaths were, I laughed out loud at the last one.
It's been posted before, but I haven't seen it for at least a couple of years.
As a former sailor, I have to attest to the absolute accuracy of the Navy Oath of Allegiance, except that a crucial detail was omitted: I hereby swear to NEVER wash my coffee cup. (The black crud gives the coffee "flavor.")
As a not so former soldier, I had to laugh a bit there, too--I've been to so many training sessions since basic that I no longer remember which ones I've done. And I haven't even been in a year yet!
You also have to be six feet tall to join the Coast Guard. That is so you can wade ashore if your boat sinks.
Do you know why the Army got the mules and the Navy got the Marines? Army had first choice.
From an old Sailor.
I, Killer Bug, in lieu of going to college, swear to sign away four years of my life to the United States SeaBees, the land bound manly team of the U.S. Navy because I want to make the Marines jealous that I too am issued an M-14 and a sling of grenade. I love living in canvas tents not muddy or dusty foxholes.
I thought the Air Force was too "snooty and clean," and because I thought, "Yes, I like water for mixing with alcohol, but I don't care for the leaches in it...swimming is only for when I must, like taking a shower". I promise to wear greens and a helmet, to have my name stenciled on every item of clothing issued to me. I understand that I will be mistaken for the Party Man all summer long, and for a happy drunk during the winter.
I will strive to use a filthy language that will shock the entire English-speaking world, using words like "xxxx, xxxxx, and xxxxxxxxxxxxx," when I mean exactly what I say and do not want misunderstanding from anyone of any rank or rating.
I will take great pride in the fact that all Naval Officers are best satisfied that I do not salute them or any other officer for that matter. I will not be offended if the new Battalion Commander drops to retie his shoes as I approach.
The SeaBees are completely different from all the other services and make absolutely no sense whatsoever when sober. I will roll out at dawn or before every morning to get the coffee on and equipment started unless I am still drinking with the Chief, in which case I will show up around 0630 hours still under the influence.
I vow to hone my whiskey filled plastic canteen handling skills to the point that I can stand in a 90 mph wind and still not spill a drop or need to lick my lips.
I consent to being promoted and subsequently busted at least quarterly each fiscal year. I realize that, if admittedly ever selected for Chief, I will have kissed butt from Day One. My new found "colleagues" will have done the same and cannot brag too loudly about their seniority.
So help me Sunburn.
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