The U.S. Air Force has 30 new enlisted Airmen who took the oath of enlistment at the Thunder Over Georgia Air Show. Here’s a quick video of the event! Video by Paul Wenzel of the 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs.
Transcript
Good afternoon, Warner Robins. How you doing today? (crowd cheers) That’s a great job, but you can do a little better. How you doing today, Warner Robins? (crowd cheers loudly) That’s what I’m talking about. The Thunderbirds are so excited to be here today to perform for you. But before we start today’s performance, we have a very special ceremony that we’d like to conduct. Standing in front of me here today are 30 of the newest airmen in your United States Air Force. (crowd cheers loudly) So we’re gonna swear them in here in a little bit, but first I want to recognize all the family and friends here today. Thank you so much for everything you have done. Without your love, without your guidance, and without your support, these young men and women would not be here today. Let’s give these family and friends a round of applause. (crowd cheers loudly) To the enlistees, welcome to the first day of the greatest adventure of your life. Now make no mistake, some tough days lie ahead. You’re gonna be tested. You’re gonna be challenged. But if you push hard, if you try your very hardest and you take care of your teammates, I guarantee you will persevere, and you will make amazing stories that you’re gonna tell your children, your grandchildren, and everybody you meet along the way. Likewise, you’re gonna make friendships that will last a lifetime. And, most importantly, you’re gonna make our country, and our world, a better, safer place. I couldn’t be more proud to bring you into our Air Force here today. I, state your name.
[Enlistees] I, (enlistees speaking own names)
Do solemnly swear.
[Enlistees] Do solemnly swear.
That I will support and defend.
[Enlistees] That I will support and defend.
The Constitution of the United States.
[Enlistees] The Constitution of the United States.
Against all enemies.
[Enlistees] Against all enemies.
Foreign and domestic.
[Enlistees] Foreign and domestic.
I will bear true faith.
[Enlistees] I will bear true faith.
And allegiance to the same.
[Enlistees] And allegiance to the same.
I will bear the orders.
[Enlistees] I will bear the orders.
Of the President of the United States.
[Enlistees] Of the President of the United States.
And the orders.
[Enlistees] And the orders.
Of the officers appointed over me.
[Enlistees] Of the officers appointed over me.
According to regulations.
[Enlistees] According to regulations.
And the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
[Enlistees] And the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
So help me God.
[Enlistees] So help me God.
Aim high, airmen. (crowd cheers loudly)
Congratulations, welcome. Welcome, guys. (crowd shouting encouragement) Congratulations. Welcome aboard, guys. Welcome aboard. Congrats. Welcome aboard. Welcome aboard. Congratulations. Thank you very much. Congratulations. Welcome aboard. Congratulations. Congratulations.