Airmen onboard the USS WASP wearing patches on their jumpsuits that read “Make Aircrew Great Again.” The patches include an image in the center in the likeness of President Trump. pic.twitter.com/rQKAyrcDte— Vivian Salama (@vmsalama) May 28, 2019
The Hill: Navy reviewing if service members violated policy by wearing 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patches
The Navy is reportedly reviewing whether some service members violated Defense Department policy by wearing "Make Aircrew Great Again" patches during President Trump’s visit to the USS Wasp stationed in Japan.
The Navy said in a statement that the matter was under review by leadership, according to The Associated Press. The department said it was reviewing the patches to ensure they didn't violate any regulations administered by the Defense Department.
The Pentagon has regulations against partisan political acts by service members while in uniform.
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WNU Editor: Some in the media are "losing it" over this patch .... ‘A frightening reflection of our nation’s descent into authoritarianism’: US service members wear ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches with image of Trump (AlertNet).
More News On The Pentagon Reviewing Whether Troops Who Wore 'Make Aircrew Great Again' Patches During President Trump's Visit Broke The Rules
The Navy is reviewing whether troops who wore 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patches during Trump's visit broke any rules -- Business Insider/AP
U.S. service members seen wearing MAGA-inspired patches at Trump speech may have violated DOD rules -- CBS
Navy looking into 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patches sailors wore during Trump visit -- Stars and Stripes
Of course Fake News loses it over the patch. That's to be expected (and ignored) But good grief the Navy is infested with hyper-sensitive snowflakes.
ReplyDelete/never a problem with patches like these under Obama.
the rules are the rules. under trump. under obama...only not for you, right?
ReplyDelete"the rules are the rules. under trump, under obama" really anon, are you going to stand by that statement?
DeleteThemed morale patches are common throughout the military. They can be humorous or refer to something unique to the unit.
ReplyDeleteSome snowflake MWR officer decided to take offense at this patch. But honoring the Commander in Chief in a humorous way is not against the "rules".
They were out of uniform.
ReplyDeleteNo Bob. They were not out of uniform.
ReplyDeleteMy response to the DOD is Fuck You. Trump is Commander in Chief. He ought to tell the DOD to stand down.
ReplyDeleteThat's so stupid. The patches that are worn on the right side of flight suits is the only way we can show individuality and humor on the uniform. The fact that journalists and people from the outside keep messing with our traditions is so stupid. We don't tell them what to wear so they need to stay out of it.
ReplyDeleteMAGA!!!
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