In case you haven’t heard, I have accepted a position with the U.S. Army as a civilian employee of ISEC. What I discovered after accepting, and turning in my notice is that I have to legally swear my allegiance to the Government of these United States:

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.

No small promise. But, honestly, I’m really pleased by this - excited almost. There are many ways a man may serve his community; many ways he may be seen as honourable. But to officially stand and swear my allegiance to the United States of America swells me with pride and self-respect.

I will become something more than I am. And I join the ranks of better men that have sacrificed more. I stand behind and beside giants that defend, protect, and lead our country. Thanks to soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, I have many freedoms and gifts. I’m glad to give back in my own small way.

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