OT: It was today

[Sylvrfalcn]

" I, Gregory Michael Sikes, do solemnly swear, to uphold the constitution of the United States of America, and to defend it against all enemies, foreign or domestic..............."

I first swore that oath many years ago as a skinny, young, kid. Today I swore it again. Much older, much wiser, if you think you can bullsh&# me you better think again. I swore it because I still love what I do, and I love the people I'm lucky enough to do it with. I swore it because I still consider service to this great country to be an honor and a privilege. Someday will find me a man of peaceful pursuit, but not today. Today, as in days before, the sun and moon, as they mark their path, look down upon a warrior. I toast now to victories past and future, and in remembrance of those who've gone before.

Sarge

 

[Bill Sanders]

Sarge, Thank You for your service, and congratulations on a few more years.

Bill

 

[ferguson]

I'll hoist one in your honor Sarge.

Steve

 

[truck]

Having taken that oath a few times myself, I know what you mean. Make sure that when you stop taking it that you are really ready. I don't miss some of the BS, but I miss my M16 something fierce.

 

[Kismet]

Very few people find out where they fit in life. Congratulations.

 

[Pappy]

I still miss the old M-1's and the BAR's. Dependable as you can get.

 

[Ferrous Wheel]

Valhalla will wait fer ya, now, don't get hasty.


"Though we die the death at Ragnarok, true loyalty extends beyond!"
-C Haviland.

 

[btice]

Congratulations, Sarge. Thanks for standing the wall.

 

[Aardvark]

My thanks, Sarge.

(You'll notice that I carefully did NOT use the word 'Sir' once in this note. Other than in this disclaimer.)

 

[etp777]

hahah Aardvark. I learned same lesson from a friend I used to work with.

And thank you Sarge.

 

[Roadrunner]

Congrats Sarge. Maybe we'll meet up on a deployment someday and can compare khuks.

 

[truck]

Sarge & RR,
What units are you guys in?

 

[truck]

Double post

 

[Roadrunner]

truck, I'm with the 513th MI BDE at Ft. Gordon, GA. I'm relatively new to the place, but I'm starting to get the hang of it, as well as I have anywhere at least.

 

[truck]

I am guessing that MI is for Mechanized Infantry? If so, I'm glad to hear that there's another Grunt in the house. I used to hang around with that funky little bunch over at Camp Lejeune. Do you know what Sarge does offhand?

 

[Skeletor]

I think he's an Air Force liason to the Army.

 

[sweet]

Congrats and ThankYou!

 

[Red]

Once again, thank you Sarge. I'm glad you're still around.

 

[Yvsa]

Let me chime in with my Thanks as well Sarge. You're very much appreciated!!!!
I've been reading along for awhile about a lot of our senior sevice members leaving the military and how much of a hardship it was putting on different services within the service. Don't know if that's still true or not, but if it is, your service is infinitely appreciated!!!!

 

[wildmanh]

Thanks Sarge!