Honoring those who serve part 1

The title is a concept lost in today's America.  Well, I take that back.  It is a concept lost on many, but the sad part is that it is lost on too many politicians today.

I'm very proud to say that I'm married to a Marine.  Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine. Oorah.  Semper Fi.  Honor Courage and Commitment.  Adapt and Overcome.  Band of Brothers.  Don't leave a Marine behind.  Devil Dog.  Semper Fidelis.  Semper Fi.

Another concept that politicians these days need to learn.  Semper Fidelis.  A Latin term that the Marine Corps lives by.  It means ALWAYS FAITHFUL.  Faithful to what you know is right.  Faithful to your brothers.  Faithful to your cause.  That is a motto that we exercise in our family.  Semper fi.

But, in today's political climate, there is no fidelity out there.  No faithfulness.  No honor, courage, or commitment.  How terribly sad.

President's, when sworn in office, say:  "I, ________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

All members of Congress, when sworn into office say:  "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; 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 on which I am about to enter: So help me God." 

Members of the enlisted military swear in and say "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." 

Officers of the Military swear in and say "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." 

While our military men and women have given their life and limbs for our constitution, in our White House and Congress, their sacrifices are devalued.  How are they devalued?  Well, we'll look at the numbers another day.  But seriously, look closely at those oaths of office.  And think about them.  Have you taken one of them?!  I would love to hear from you if you have!  

I have many friends on Facebook who are so supportive of our military!  Today one of my friends said this:
I know this is random but they have been on my thoughts and in my heart lately so to all of you out their that have served and/or are serving our Country...THANK YOU! Today's society/government may not appreciate you the way you should be but I do, and will forever be grateful. May God richly bless your lives and make known His presence to you. Thank you and love you all.  Rebecca B. 

We love you.  We appreciate our military.  And we support you.  We pray for you.  

Tomorrow, we will crunch the numbers.  Stay tuned!