I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman. |
I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion
to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and
in war, throughout the world. |
I never, by work or deed, will bring reproach upon the
fair name of my service, nor permit others to do so unchallenged. |
I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders. |
I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor
to do more, rather than less, than my share. |
I will always be at my station, alert and attending to
my duties. |
I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my seniors solutions,
not problems. |
I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the
rights and privileges of others. |
I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community
in which I live. |
I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but
give it freely to rescue those in peril. |
With God's help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest
Works - A UNITED STATES COASTGUARDSMAN. |
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