Four days to departure

This is the patch for Sam's Squadron, Squadron 29 at USAFA. There are 40 Squadrons in all at the Academy. Patches, Ranks etc. can be found at. Now if your really interested in this kind of stuff you can triple your pleasure by researching the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy. Just always remember one thing " Go Navy beat Army"

Just so I'm not looked at as being prejudiced towards the larger Academies we also have the United States Coast Guard Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

So, here we have the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine schools. You may think I'm slighting the Best of the Lot, The United States Marine Corps, but I'm not. For you see, they have their own college,Marine Corps University (MCU). So if your going to check out the others, check out them also. Just one more little unknown fact that's out there, Now that you have all the resources for all the Academies there will be a test on the sixth Friday of the month for all who follow this blog.

Now I'm sure there are those of you who are wondering what all this Military, Academy, Squadron stuff has to do with a trip west by two old men to deliver a car. Well, that IS what it's all about. And if you have no love for the Military, our nations youth and why their getting this education, you just don't get it Pilgrim!

My granddaughter a junior at USAFA, along with several thousand juniors at all the other Academies recently made a choice of accepting a seven (7) year obligation to:

I (FULL NAME)
All that signifies my individuality. A personal reference
to no one else, which implies that I accept full responsibility
for my actions.

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED
An historical event signifying the accomplishment of
some requisite evaluation and/or training. An act conferred
by a ruling authority.

A CADET (2Lt/Regular Officer/Permanent Professor . . .)
A position of esteem, respect, privilege, and reward that
carries with it professional responsibility.

IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
A branch of our nation’s military that has a unique role to
play in military operations and defense of American values
and interests.

DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR
An oath to be taken seriously. One to which I offer my
full allegiance.

THAT I WILL
An active call. One that demands my energy, my time,
and if necessary, my life.

SUPPORT AND DEFEND
A directed call. My activity is to be both offensive and
defensive.

THE CONSTITUTION
Not the parchment, but the principles—the ideal of liberty
for all men and women.

OF THE UNITED STATES
It isn’t just anybody’s idea. It is ours! Tried by fire and
found to be genuine, lasting, and valuable.

AGAINST ALL ENEMIES
There is inherent risk involved in my work. It is a call to
arms and a call to sacrifice. The stakes are high. It is life
we are supporting and defending and it is life that it may
cost—-whether supremely or on a moment-by-moment
routine basis.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
No matter the foe we are ready, even if he arises among us.

THAT I WILL BEAR TRUE FAITH AND
ALLEGIANCE TO THE SAME
My complete loyalty—my heart—is tied up in this commitment.

And because of the person she is and what these institutions represent, two Crotchety old men are Proud to take this young lady her newly purchased car and to share our adventure on the road with you.

Until tomorrow, Semper Fi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Navy beat Army