Virginia Military Institute commencement May 15:
"God BlessAir Force Gen. Richard B. Myers told the "Keydets" that there has never been a more important time to serve America than today.
The chairman stressed that the newly minted lieutenants and ensigns are going to have to lead. "If you don't make the choice to lead, you have no say in where you end up as an individual, as a professional, as a community or as a nation."
The chairman said it is not a given that freedom and democracy will survive in this highly charged world. "...but Americans have always stepped up to meet every challenge to our way of life....And as I see our young men and women in uniform - I'm very optimistic."
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Those with the backbone and courage to honor this oath!"
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"I, (state your name), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of ________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of The United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter.
SO HELP ME GOD." Congratulations, 2004 VMI grads!
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