“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic: That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same: And that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion.”

MNS Building at UNL

MNS Building at UNL

Military and Naval Science Building

Military and Naval Science Building

The Oath. We all got chills when he said it.

The Oath. We all got chills when he said it.

There were probably 24 in this class.

There were probably 24 in this class.

Matt with the ROTC flag

Matt with the ROTC flag

Black Shirts of National Defense

Black Shirts of National Defense

He survived the first week. Today was Swearing In of the Class of 2012. Tomorrow is a Welcome Back Picnic. Then, classes begin on Monday, bright and early, with a 5 mile run before breakfast!