Oath of Enlistment
Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to U.S. military recruits from each branch of service during a military appreciation ceremony held in conjunction with Independence Day activities at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, July 3, 2013. In addition to witnessing recruits raise their right hands and swear allegiance to defending our nation, hundreds of people from around the globe witnessed a special flag-folding ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)