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I, Briand Douglas Berlin, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Texas and to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the governor of Texas, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the laws, rules, and articles for the government of the military forces of the State of Texas.

-Texas State Guard Oath

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

-Pledge of Allegiance (U.S.A.)

I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible.

-Pledge of Allegiance (Texas)

[I] will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate [around] [me] anyone who does.

-U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C. Honor Code

On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

-Scout Oath

I, Brian, take you, Michele, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health so long as we both shall live.

-Wedding Vow