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Wounded Bear

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3. Ultimately, the oath taken is to defend the constitution...

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2017, 10:43 AM

Sep 2017

I didn't serve in combat, so my experience is second hand. But as I understand what the truth is, when the bullets start flying soldiers of all types tend to fight for their buddies next to them more so than for any grand ideals.

These many years later, my oath to protect and defend the Constitution still applies, though. I certainly support those players who choose to protest the injustices of our systems by refusing to stand for the anthem. In the end, a piece of cloth or a song don't really mean shit. It's about the people you stand with and who stand with you.

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A Question For DU Military Veterans [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 OP

I like this question StrictlyRockers Sep 2017 #1

Here's my story. DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 #2

Ultimately, the oath taken is to defend the constitution... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #3

I was asked an interesting question, during my 'honor recruit' interview Siwsan Sep 2017 #4

I was fighting..... suston96 Sep 2017 #5

For my buddies and the Constitution. kairos12 Sep 2017 #6

I served to.protect and defend the Constitution. haele Sep 2017 #7

I served in order to earn money for college, and for the thrill of crewing a tank. Aristus Sep 2017 #8