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Ohioboy

(3,894 posts) Wed Oct 1, 2025, 08:40 PM Oct 2025

I think the generals should go back and have all their troops reup their oath

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I think the generals should go back and have all their troops reup their oath (Original Post) Ohioboy Oct 2025 OP

I like this idea a lot. It would send a message in the safest and most patriotic way. Nobody could object. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #1

Not necessary. TomSlick Oct 2025 #2

Bernardo de La Paz

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1. I like this idea a lot. It would send a message in the safest and most patriotic way. Nobody could object. . . nt

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Wed Oct 1, 2025, 09:35 PM

Oct 2025

TomSlick

(13,092 posts)

2. Not necessary.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025, 10:06 PM

Oct 2025

Enlistment and commissioning oaths do not have expiration dates or need boosters.

Commanders giving or forwarding unlawful commands should understand that obedience of unlawful orders is not a defense to any criminal charge.

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