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Article: National Guard plays important role
- Article from:
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- October 28, 1998
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The Oct. 21 Journal Sentinel article "Thompson vows flag
protection legislation" quotes an opponent of Gov. Tommy Thompson's
proposed flag-protection plan.
As commander of the Wisconsin National Guard, I emphatically
reject the implication that service in the National Guard or reserve
is any less honorable or valuable than active-duty service.
To set the record straight, let me point out that members of the
Guard and reserve swear an oath identical to that sworn by members of
the active components. That oath includes a promise to defend our
country against all enemies. It assures our nation that we are
committed and obligated to serve and, if necessary, willing to
sacrifice our lives. ...