May be it was since the first time I saw people in orange uniform (though I don’t remember when was that first time) but I wished to wear that uniform. It was a sincere wish. I loved seeing them do helpful voluntary services; their presence and aid during needful times and the times they would proudly stand in the crowd with pride were few of the attracting forces into the beginning journey. While in the mid of appreciation of their services and looking upon them I completed my graduation and then later entered into service. So long has passed while I was just observing.
I got into a job in the mid of March, 2017 and then I reported to my working station by April, 2017. My wish of few years met with an opportunity! The 25th batch of Desuups were to be trained from Eastern Region. I was just a month and few days into job and was in dilemma on whether I should join the group or not. My family had very limited knowledge about Desuups and they were asking me to act like a womanJ. My aunty thought Desuup was something only man can do. While in that dilemma I met with a friend- to be. His presence and words made my decisions much clearer. May be I was waiting for someone like him to guide me. So the answer is very obvious. I decided to join the 25th batch. A sincere wish comes flying to you one day or the other.
Thirty five days of toil, sweats, runs, sit-ups, push-ups, dances, rock climbing, rappelling, shoots, laughter and tears came to an end in a split of second. In that split of second me and my comrades (117 of us) made a promise of life. Oath of everyday! We promised to be there for the country, people and the king in times of need. We pledged to be there for the TSA-WA-SUM in times of natural disasters. We vowed to be there for the TSA-WA-SUM in all times. We promised to remain thoughtful in our thoughts, words and actions. We promised to not let down our Supreme Commander and Desuup fellow mates. We promised to remain true to ourselves and the TSA-WA-SUM. We promised to abide by our honor code.
And today on this Fourth Desuung Raising Day I promise the same. I want to remind the same to my Desuup fellow mates. Wherever I may be, whenever it may be, to whomever it may be, to whatsoever it may be, and to why-so-ever it may be I will always remain a Desuup and abide by the Honor code.
Desuups just have a beginning story to narrate and it is their services to the nation that will tell the ending story. Being a Desuup is a life time journey for me.
HAPPY 4th DESUUNG RAISING DAY!
P.S: I and my family now encourage my younger brother to join Desuup one day. Now my aunty thinks Desuup is for both male and female. It will be a life long journey for my brother as well.
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