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Wonder Why

(6,472 posts)
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:22 PM Nov 11

It's the perfect day to remember that we vets took an oath to protect the country against domestic enemies also.

Some of us not only forgot but joined the enemy by voting for the Thing.

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It's the perfect day to remember that we vets took an oath to protect the country against domestic enemies also. (Original Post) Wonder Why Nov 11 OP
Proud to be the first Rec. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 11 #1
Hope they all remember that when TSF gives some heinous unlawful order biophile Nov 11 #2
Many of us also... 2naSalit Nov 11 #3
Yep, just because I'm retired doesn't mean that I no longer live by the Oath of Enlistment, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 11 #5
Everyone... 2naSalit Nov 11 #6
K&R UTUSN Nov 11 #4
It is a binding oath to the Constitution sarisataka Nov 11 #7

2naSalit

(99,508 posts)
3. Many of us also...
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:20 PM
Nov 11

Took the oath but didn't wear a uniform. I have taken it many times though I always think of it as a lifetime commitment.

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,429 posts)
5. Yep, just because I'm retired doesn't mean that I no longer live by the Oath of Enlistment,
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:57 PM
Nov 11

it's a lifetime commitment, one that defines my life and values to this day.

2naSalit

(99,508 posts)
6. Everyone...
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:00 PM
Nov 11

Who takes the oath should understand this part.

And I would never equate my service as a civilian with that of those who serve in the military. I know the difference all too well.


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