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To: JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; yorkie; jaycee; Diver Dave; LUV W; Mama_Bear; DollyCali; ...


GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.





2,950 posted on 10/31/2011 10:07:58 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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2,970 posted on 10/31/2011 11:46:19 AM PDT by tiapam
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Conor, I hope Sir Winston
Won't be humiliated, tonight
by having to wear THIS costume!

Happy Halloween to you and your family!


2,977 posted on 10/31/2011 12:09:41 PM PDT by yorkie
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A wonder Military Monday Halloween to you, Conor!

Hope your knee was rested up for the work week!

3,001 posted on 10/31/2011 1:33:22 PM PDT by oldteen
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thank you for bringing Ike to share Military Monday on Halloween, Conor.

Hope you had a good one.


3,068 posted on 10/31/2011 8:53:12 PM PDT by JustAmy
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