Anniversary

[NT2C]

A half-century ago, almost to the minute as I type this, I raised my right hand and said:

"I, Bernhard William Behling, do solemnly swear 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."

It was a long six years that followed, filled with both joy and sadness, elation and horror.  I am glad I did it though because I think it made me a better person than I would have been had I not.  It was service that I am proud of.

[Moab]

Much respect.