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I was honored to have done both of these, how many other have done so?<br><br>The Oath of Enlistment (for enlisted):<br><br>"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."<br><br>The Oath of Office (for officers):<br><br>"I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the _____ (Military Branch) 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 tot he 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."<br>
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I can count myself in this group. The things I learned during my enlisted time served me well as an officer. I have to say age also played a role for me because when I took the step to become an officer I had maturity, experience, and knowledge under my belt that gave me a good perspective with patience. As much as I hate that word, patience helps bring perspective which leads to more well rounded knowledge and improved experience that drives decision making in a positive direction. At least that is my two cents anyway .....<br>
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Robert, that's great to see that you've served as both an officer and enlisted man. Nearly every person I know that served in both capacities was a stellar individual: very appreciative of their role as an officer and extremely proud of their service as an enlisted troop!
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MSgt Ronnie Kelly
I have to atmit I served with several retreads and for the most part they were great officers but there were one or two that just didn't instil trust in me, it was a matter professionallism, and attitude. The worst had a bad case my tank tops your knowledge and experience. So it's my way period. Fortunately we had a Group Commander that took him under his wing. Last I heard he was a Maintenance Officer in Charge of AGE equity some were like Tin City, Alaska.
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I was honored to have pledged to carry out that oath; as an enlisted Specialist Four.
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