SERVICE WITH THE COLORS

la this is the story of a man who first raised the American flag carried us across the new continent that was to be our own United States he opened the west and protected the Pioneers laid the iron rails across the Plains and over the hills he built the Panama Canal our protector in time of War our counselor in time of peace he is the American Soldier where does he come from this man of many thousands he comes from the mountains he comes from the farm he comes from the [Music] city he may be the son of your neighbor across the street Farms cities men from everywhere from all walks of life joining up pledging their allegiance to this their native land great Taylor S Corbit you men have chosen in the Army for a career you agree wholeheartedly to pay strict attention to duty to be willing and obedient and to pull together with your fellow soldiers at all times I'll now administer the oathman list raise your right hand please repeat your names I James Taylor har BRS Thomas Stanton Chuck Corbin your full name please okay Charles Corbin a citizen of the United States do hereby acknowledge voluntarily who have enlisted as a soldier in the regular army of the United States of America [Applause] [Music] who wants to get rich it's a living isn't it sure and a free ride on the train and that dinner and the diner wasn't bad either wish we'd hurry up and get there can't wait to be a soldier huh what's the matter Chuck something wrong no no I feel great I asked for it and I'm getting it a free ride Three Square meals a day the Presidio San Francisco United States Army Post [Music] [Applause] [Music] well here comes more work for the best Sergeant on the post hello well well what are we here poor little boys that want to grow up and play Soldier when do we eat later son come along with me and I'll make you all General pick up your bags say generals carry their own bags you ain't that yet maybe the new uniform will make you feel like one pick them up right up the counter get your stuff yes you're next hop up don't tell me I got to wear these satchels they ain't for tow dancing they're for marching now they're too big that's only your opinion put this on the right to to put on this how's that feel yourself and after thisit the shower we're going to get some of that civilian dirt off here from now on it'll be nothing but army dirt r on your pants come on out of blouses come on come on get on your blouse all right all right I'll get there I Cat 1 come on now get some snaap into it they're like a bunch of old women right shoulder hand right shoulder your right shoulder breaks order [Applause] time hey s quiet get back in line how many times have I got to tell you cor you're not to speak when you're standing at attention well I'm not at attention anymore take a rest Sid I need a smoke you'll need more than smoke before I get through with you now come on standed attention get some snpp into it right shoulder forward [Applause] over here party you're training by me is to start you thinking like a good soldier an acting like one that possible the take that you men just joined any regiment you're lucky this is a crack regiment out of its name in time of War and Peace Sergeant clicker is it possible for us to roll on the instruction classes for special training so you'll get some Stripes eh yeah after 40 years you're crazy Chuck you don't know what you're talking about go to school learn most anything you wanted right here on the post radio and Aeronautics you realize there's a military school where you can study for ES to West Point right here quiet quiet I'll do the talking and now for a few points of interest over there is the famous Golden Gate gateway to the Far East in the world and do you see that building that's the Officers Club the oldest building in San Francisco built in 1776 the Year this PO was founded so you might say that this PO and the USA has twins both being born in the same year and CH on your [Music] feet there is I take you the rifle salute later on I don't have to tell you man that was the colors and the blue flag with the gold leag there the regimental flag the banner of the outfit and they'll be marching a Treasure Island to show the folks at the Warfare how the Army does it Grand oh goodbye sis nice to see you back see you later hey mister got a cigarette yes you must be a new man here yep first day how do you like the Army but the rest of the Army is like that old bird up there I guess it's pretty tough me I don't go for that hero stuff I'm joined up so I guess it doesn't make any difference whether I you like it or not and another [Music] thing what do you think they made me do yesterday I was suppos sorry sir you'll have to excuse this man's insulin Colonel neon what do you mean insulin Colonel yeah how was I to know just coming back from leave that's why I'm out of uniform carry on Sergeant yes sir put that on come with me [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] you guys want any Cofe yeah they sh PR sh fly how do I know that guy was commanding officer of the post beside making me nurse mid to a coffee pot that took away my privileges for a week oh easy will you Chuck that my new uniform hey sge I hear Mr car but is a personal friend friend of the colonels well I do know that him and the colonel smoke the same Bland of cigarettes all right all right you guys have your fun breaking my heart look out what you're doing you little hand relaxed it couldn't help it Walker bumped into I wonder fine well don't think sit down and eat thanks s on you too bad does hi Chuck going to start another game gra you and we'll be part okay think I'll take a movie me too don't let me break up the game I don't crave your company you [Music] a mad you're break Jimmy right so the days passed and the weeks and they learned the business of soldiering for Uncle Sam heads up shoulders back company a swung along with men from the hills and the farms and the cities in line the boy from across the street worked with one thought in mind I ask question yes sure in number n are the exact dates required are just approximate period question n the exact dates are required stripes and more stripes and one day maybe an officer in his country's [Music] [Applause] Army come on hurry up hurry [Applause] up me saor at bat BR on De that's your son get ahead okay oh by the way I have NOS for you your buddy gets out of the Guard house today Corin good how are you Chuck we're just in time for M let's go get it before they throw it away I'm not hungry [Music] what's on your mind Chuck I know it's a tough break being in the guard house the guard house is all right at least they don't walk out on me there well I'll admit you're pretty much alone but if you ask me it's your own fault there's a chip on your shoulder all the time the boys all say this I know they've got it in well I can get along without them too see I'm skipping out desertion what do you think can't why not I'm getting fed up with this place remember what old click said about that bridge over there gateway to the world I think he's got something there man this is your first day of field radio instruction we'll work in that wooded area above the Barrack where's cor I haven't seen him guys wait here you he in Corin no thanks Corin Chuck Corin not here Sant [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] take your men Scott get down about 50 yards to set up your equipment we'll contact you from here okay man let's go break you open up your set box there and plug in your earphones Taylor you connect that Loop an Dawson you get to work on the hand [Music] [Applause] generator now boys take it easy make your movement slow and sure we'll work for Speed later [Music] on get here idea blocking this road up here time back there can you see it no I didn't see no detour sign can't read take it away I sure hope we're good backer up [Music] what look out [Music] out come on quick give me a lift here pull these logs off down here at like something the side the side what is it what happened here it's chuck chuck Corp he's been hurt here get up to the hospital hurry up hi Chuck doctor said you're okay yeah hey did you hear we're moving over the fairground boys are all excited about it got a wi from the folks too coming up to spend a few days pretty well Sergeant clickers on his way over with Taylor and Briggs they want to see it nothing doing oh come on now Chuck loosen up will you practically a hero I'll can that stuff I was a dope what I get out when you guys are Marching at the fair I'll be taking a WP with a big one you suppose you think I'm a bringing them flowers hello Chuck how are you there's some Rosies for you C don't blame me the whole platoon put in for him private caret is here bring him in leave the prison 's well corett we meet again only this time it's more serious charge is desertion I say again because I remember your first day at the Presidio and uh may surprise you to know I've thought about you a lot not just because of you because you happen to represent a type that we have to contend with in the Army you thought you join the Army so you could eat three times a day have a place to sleep and clothes to wear but the minute you signed up you took on an obligation not only to the Army and to your country but to your regiment this flag is a symbol of your regiment come closer to it you know what it means sure every regiment's got one shows what outfits marching by that isn't all it means you haven't explained why hundreds of men have given their lives for that few yards of silk and gold prit see these decoration for special bravery Under Fire Samy heel VI all gone you're talking about war there's fighting to be done I'll be there with the rest of it but you've got to understand call in time of Peace this flag stands for the same ideals as in time of war the men who fought under and died under dedicated their lives to the peace we now enjoy that's what this flag means it stands for peace and the preservation of the American W you're not bad corber I think you've got the stuff in I believe you'll be a good soldier but somehow I must make you feel all that flag mean that's why I'm going to let you carry it tomorrow me sir yes while you're carrying it I want you to hold on to it tightly remember its Motel our country not ourselves [Music] la b h and hey [Applause] [Music] [Applause] let's turn [Applause] H the sunset gun as each man stands at arm salute the flag is lowed from the staff he pledges allegiance to that flag to defend this country from all enemies foreign or domestic as all glory comes down from its staff the detail of men in charge sees to it that no part of the flag touches the ground respectfully they gather its folds to them now they fold it carefully twice on its longer axis then the flag is folded corner to corner into the shape of a triangle or cocked hat born by the soldiers in the Revolutionary War thus perpetually commemorating the days of 1776 the blue is the point of honor of the flag so the red and the white stripes are folded into the blue as the white of the day folds into to the blue of the night so let every true patriot be proud of these American soldiers as they are proud of their service with the colors la