You took an oath to the Constitution but have you ever taken an oath to your state or country? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/you-took-an-oath-to-the-constitution-but-have-you-ever-taken-an-oath-to-your-state-or-country <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most people pledge allegiance to the flag or salute it but they do not take an oath after serving. The military understands how powerful an oath is, it creates a bond between you and your nation. An oath is taken as to establish honor and intent. <br /><br />Where do you stand? <br /> <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-youtube"> <div class="pta-link-card-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6OKFGhQgOA?version=3&amp;autohide=1&amp;wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be">Why Citizenship Oath is Necessary</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"> </p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sun, 16 Aug 2015 13:19:31 -0400 You took an oath to the Constitution but have you ever taken an oath to your state or country? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/you-took-an-oath-to-the-constitution-but-have-you-ever-taken-an-oath-to-your-state-or-country <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most people pledge allegiance to the flag or salute it but they do not take an oath after serving. The military understands how powerful an oath is, it creates a bond between you and your nation. An oath is taken as to establish honor and intent. <br /><br />Where do you stand? <br /> <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-youtube"> <div class="pta-link-card-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6OKFGhQgOA?version=3&amp;autohide=1&amp;wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OKFGhQgOA&amp;feature=youtu.be">Why Citizenship Oath is Necessary</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"> </p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> LCpl Tom Goudey Sun, 16 Aug 2015 13:19:31 -0400 2015-08-16T13:19:31-04:00 Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 16 at 2015 3:42 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/you-took-an-oath-to-the-constitution-but-have-you-ever-taken-an-oath-to-your-state-or-country?n=893864&urlhash=893864 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a National Guardsman you take 2 oaths, the federal and a state oath. I'd have to dig through my archive but I believe ours in RI is to the state constitution based on the authorization of the Governor (and as head of the militia, captain-general) of the state of RI MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:42:06 -0400 2015-08-16T15:42:06-04:00 Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Aug 16 at 2015 4:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/you-took-an-oath-to-the-constitution-but-have-you-ever-taken-an-oath-to-your-state-or-country?n=893927&urlhash=893927 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> You're kidding, right?<br /><br />Although putting "Foreign Military Service - United States Marine Corps" on your linkedin profile was a nice touch. CW4 Guy Butler Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:31:21 -0400 2015-08-16T16:31:21-04:00 Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 10:24 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/you-took-an-oath-to-the-constitution-but-have-you-ever-taken-an-oath-to-your-state-or-country?n=895347&urlhash=895347 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, I did, in 1959, when I became a Naturalized Citizen. SCPO Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:24:24 -0400 2015-08-17T10:24:24-04:00 2015-08-16T13:19:31-04:00