[WorkerbeeCitizen]

"I have a question for all Veterans and current military personnel - it is: What did your Oath of Alligiance mean to you? Do you remember the words of said oath that you raised your hand to? And if you do, is that oath still valid?"

Yes, I remember and I was very proud when I took it.

It is my recollection that I have not been released from that oath - feel free to take that at face value.

[A Navy Vet]

and will stand = and will NOT stand

[GeneralisimoFranciscoFranco]

When I took the oath upon my enslavement to The Suck(TM) I knew it meant they could toss my dumb ass in jail if I failed to follow orders. I joined as a young man running away, not for patriotic reasons. Good thing too. As I’ve grown up I have come to realize that as often as not, the people in power care *&^%-all about military personnel, let alone the welfare or desires of the citizens.

I feel I’ve been released from my oath. You can take that at face value.

[Thrownatbirth]

35 years and still in the Fight Club.

[Greg F]

Never was military, getting old, and starting to wonder when we will know that we have to fight, and who will tell us . . . don’t see Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and Hamilton around . . .

[deaconjim]

I took the oath in1979 when I joined the Navy, and it is still in force. I’ve already called and e-mailed appropriately, and am willing to do whatever is needed.

[ExGeeEye]

Mine’s in effect.

[dakine]

A Paycheck?

[Preachin']

http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/oaths.htm

“I, _____, 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; 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 regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

[Northern Yankee]

You and I took that oath the same year!

Semper Fi!

[The Mayor]

To Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, So Help me God.

That Oath was taken for life, there was no time table, the was no expiration date.

I swore that Oath March 4th 1976.

[BigAlPro]

First off: No Citizenship for Illegals (an article about oaths of office)

Secondly: Taking an oath seriously started early for many of us -

"On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight."

Finally: I took my enlistment oath and my officer oath very seriously when I was in the Corps and I expect anyone who takes such an oath to uphold it with integrity.

[Terabitten]

I, _____, 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 or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations 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.

I swore it on May 15, 1995. I'm not in the Army anymore, but I work for Homeland Security. The oath is the same. I'll be released from it when, as the previous poster said, the Lord calls me home.

As far as I know, we are the only nation on earth that swears to defend an idea instead of a country or king. That idea will not perish before I do.

[fontman]

I joined in 1970 and retired in 1990 and am still serving my beloved Marine Corps.

Semper Fidelis,
fontman

[gcruse]

“And if you do, is that oath still valid?’

When I was discharged I became no longer bound by it. So in the sense of it being an oath, the answer is no.