Recently, I was forwarded a video of Red Skelton’s “Pledge of Allegiance” short. I remember back to my days as a cub scout, one of the tasks (were they called merit points or something of the likes?) in our book was to discuss the meaning of our Pledge of Allegiance with an adult.  I can [...]

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After swearing in, I have been working with my Officer Recruiter and Officer Processor, still, to get all the administrative tasks out of the way.  These things have included enrolling me in DEERS and getting my pay set up. First I had to wait for my official orders, which were more or less “be cool, [...]

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On October 7th, 2009 … I raised my right hand … I, Jason Pawlak, 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 [...]

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Once upon a time I lived a very sheltered life.  This time I refer to as … High School. This sheltered time was not due to any harsh restrictions set on by my parents, but more my own blinders that I had set on my own path.  My eyes were set on music and the [...]

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