The Pledge to America

One Man's Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL

By: Drago Dzieran

Narrated by: Joel Richards

Retired Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran takes listeners behind the scenes of his incredible life, from an impoverished childhood in Communist-controlled Poland to his time as a political prisoner, to his twenty years as a member of the United States military's most elite fighting force.

Everything I have, I owe to America—the greatest country in the world.

I have been fighting oppression and defending freedom my entire life. When I became a United States citizen, I felt it was my moral obligation to give back to this country and the people who had given me freedom. I wanted to serve my new country in the best capacity I could, so when the first Persian Gulf War broke out, I decided to join the military. During my Navy career, I performed over one hundred combat direct action missions in Iraq from 2003 to 2005.

My chance to live as a free man is only possible because of the ideals the founding fathers fought for and that have been carried forward to this day by Americans.

Every person has a voice, and every voice matters. I will continue to encourage others to get involved, stand up, and preserve and cherish the freedom and liberty we have in America.

©2023 Drago Dzieran (P)2023 Kalorama

Cautionary Tail and Inspiring Ending

Drago's childhood and early adulthood are a strong example of the dangers awaiting the USA. His strength, intelligence, and ability to overcome and be a shining example are commendable. I am grateful he took the time to share.

An American hero immigrant

Here is someone who experienced the reality of Communism, immigrated to the US and became an American, and who then fulfilled his version of the American dream. I thought this autobiography was informative, insightful, entertaining, and very relevant today.

Appreciation of freedom

I loved that he appreciates honesty, freedom and is so hyper-aware of how precious freedom is, and how easily it can be taken.

A book every American should listen to

It has been years since I gave much thought to Communism and what it imposed on Central and Eastern Europe. My interest started when I became romantically involved with a CzechAmerican who came to the USA in 1985 to escape it. Since then she has told me about what evils it instilled in that part of the world. Drago's story confirms that and instills in me the pride as well as the gratitude of being an American.

An American Patriot

Wow, Draco’s desire for freedom prior to coming to the USA. He didn’t really know what freedom was; but, that was what he wanted. Then when arrived in the USA he was so amazed and thankful for the, new to him, freedom that he had. Being so thankful for his freedom he wanted eliminate any threats to it. We owe him a dept of gratitude. As fellow US military veteran, Thank you!