Six new U.S. Army soldiers proudly took their oaths of enlistment on Feb. 23 at the Panaʻewa Stampede rodeo in front of family, friends and thousands of spectators amidst a downpour of rain.
This important ceremony marks the beginning of an individual’s commitment to the nation, the Army and themselves.
The U.S. Army Recruiting Center, in coordination with the 209th Aviation Support Battalion and the U.S. Army Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area partnered to hold an official swear-in ceremony for the new recruits before they shipped to Basic Combat Training.
Lt. Col. David Orzech, commander of 209th Aviation Support Battalion at Wheeler Army Air Force Base on Oʻahu, led the enlistment oath for six new Soldiers at the Pana’ewa Stampede, February 23, 2023. Photo: CSM Jessica Cho/Pōhakuloa Training Area
New Army recruits with Hilo recruiters, 209th Aviation Support Battalion and the U.S. Army Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area leaders at the Pana’ewa Stampede, February 23, 2023. Photo: CSM Jessica Cho/Pōhakuloa Training Area
New Army recruits with Hilo recruiters, 209th Aviation Support Battalion and the U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area leaders at the Pana’ewa Stampede, February 23, 2023. Photo: CSM Jessica Cho/Pōhakuloa Training Area
Lt. Col. David Orzech, commander of 209th ASB at Wheeler Army Air Force Base on Oʻahu, led the enlistment oath, as the future soldiers stood in the middle of the field and raised their right hand to officially swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
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The crowd cheered with joy and congratulated the six new members of the U.S. Army.
“Thank you for being willing to serve, and congratulations for joining the greatest team in the world,” Orzech said.
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