The left strikes again. From The Washington Times:
"GOD IS NOT THE CO-PILOT?

“The U.S. Air Force Academy has removed the words ‘So help me God’ from some written materials, including the oath administered to USAF inductees based upon the objections of a single atheist,” says Tom Fitton, director of Judicial Watch, who notes that his watchdog group has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit ...

Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/29/inside-the-beltway-conservatives-with-grit/#ixzz2gNU9GndA




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That doesn't change Title 5 or 10.

The downward PC spiral of the military is quite sickening to witness.

Since OP I have heard that those so inclined for religous reasons have not been required to include the phrase for many years. It never crossed my mind in 1965 not to include it when I recited it.

I am not sure how the oath has changed over the years but:

I know in the pledge of allegiance, under God was only added in the 50's because we were so scared of those evil godless communists. The original pledge never had the mention of God. Nor did our money.

Was the oath the same way?

George Washington added the phrase the first time he took the oath for President - ad libbed it.

Ah that is right. Cool fact.

Well, those that don't want to say it shouldn't have to say it. Those that wish to say it should say it if they so please.

Bam, just fixed the policy to make everyone happy.