[Ensign Steve]

Originally Posted by LadyShea

Air Force: 'So Help Me God' in Oath Is Optional - ABC News

Why isn't this a big ole case of "Duh!" It never even occurred to me that it couldn't be omitted

Big old duh. We also have the option to either swear or affirm the oath, as it is actually against some peoples religion to swear an oath like that. First amendment, FTW!