Well, fellers, today is a very special day for my, it is the 50th anniversary of the day I was sworn into the United States Air Force at the Armed Forces examining center in Denver Colorado. There is no more life-changing event that can happen to a person, IMHO, in my case it was much for the better and I have no regrets for having taken the step. I had thought about making it a big deal today, with a little party etc, but I have no friends in this area that are veterans so it would not have much meaning. I will take my wife and granddaughter out for a nice lunch somewhere, fly my flag in front of my house, and go to my ususal Wednesday evening silhouette shoot. It is still a big deal to me, and my mind is full of memories. Here is the oath as it existed at that time in 1958;
I do solemnnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all enemies whomsoever, 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 the regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me, God.
The oath was change to its present form in the early 1960's.
Even though the contract has expired long ago, the oath still remains, it is a lifetime vow, and I continue to treat it as such.
Hoping you all have as good a day as I intend to have today, Best Regards. JN
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An anniversary
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Re: An anniversary
For me it was 35 years ago back on May 12th. Hope you have a great day.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Hobie
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Re: An anniversary
WELL HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAVE A GREAT GUN..
HAVE FUN SHOOT'N TONIGHT
AND MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!
HAVE A GREAT GUN..
HAVE FUN SHOOT'N TONIGHT
AND MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!
LETS GO SHOOT'N BOYS
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Old Savage
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Re: An anniversary
There is a very good possibility I will be celebrating with you today.
In the High Desert of Southern Calif. ..."on the cutting edge of going back in time"...
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Duff L Bagg
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Re: An anniversary
October 2 will be 27 years for me.
When I took the oath I meant every word of it, and nothing has changed.
When I took the oath I meant every word of it, and nothing has changed.
Really Baby, I swear that it just followed me home.
Re: An anniversary
Mine was 31 years ago this past july. thanks so much for your service.
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Mike Johnson,
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"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
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Re: An anniversary
1988 AUG 25.
If I wore a hat I would tip it to you.
If I wore a hat I would tip it to you.
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Re: An anniversary
Wow..I feel old now....Thanks 
Next Mar 1, it will be 38 years since I first held up my hand......
Next Mar 1, it will be 38 years since I first held up my hand......
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First
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Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
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dawei
Re: An anniversary
Sept 24th will be the 40th anniversery of my FIRST Oath of Enlistment.
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Re: An anniversary
It'll be 34 years the end of November that I took my oath. I salute you, one and all. Semper Fi.
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Re: An anniversary
I took the oath 13-OCT-82, the best decision I ever made. My time in the Army gave me an occupation and
much needed time to grow up. Congrats and many, many thanks to all here that have served.
Regards,
Troy
much needed time to grow up. Congrats and many, many thanks to all here that have served.
Regards,
Troy
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Re: An anniversary
The first time I raised my hand and swore "to protect the Constitution against all enemies..." was May 5th, 1975.
I wouldn't change a minute of any of it.
I wouldn't change a minute of any of it.
"Mister, you ever seen what a Henry rifle can do in the hands of a man who knows how to use it?"