Posted on 02/26/2014 4:30:52 PM PST by smokingfrog
Fort Carson leaders have launched investigation into a "selfie" photo of a Fort Carson soldier who said she was hiding in her car to avoid saluting the flag that went viral Tuesday, drawing a storm of criticism.
Pfc. Tariqka Sheffey, of the posts's 43rd Sustainment Group posted the image to her Instagram account with a caption that read, "This is me laying back in my car hiding so I don't have to salute the 1700 flag, KEEP ALL YOUR 'THATS SO DISRESPECTFUL/HOWRUDE/ETC.' COMMENTS TO YOURSELF cuz, right now, (acronym for I don't give an obscenity)."
Fort Carson officials say soldiers caught not saluting at the 5 p.m. "retreat" ceremony for the lowering of the American ensign are subject to an "on the spot correction" - essentially a loud, one-sided discussion with a sergeant.
It's one of two events per day that require soldiers to stop what they're doing - even pull over and get out of their cars - to salute the flag in an act of tradition and military courtesy.
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My point was that, I don't want her in OUR army. That's what should be the "rest of her career."
An “undesirable” discharge is appropriate in this case. Having such a record will follow her the rest of her days. Not to mention how she will be treated by her superior's. (Go for the throat, guys)
He was cupping his balls, sending a signal to his Muslim brothers.
Sort of like when he rubs a part of his head with his middle finger.
Or bowing to the King of Saudi Arabia.
He is always sending signals.
She is stupid.
Like those thugs who get caught on FB taking pictures of the old lady they just beat up for being white.
Less than Honorable Discharge her ass out...let her try and make a living with that on her record.
But then again, Welfare don’t care about a persons Military discharge.
An “undesirable” discharge is appropriate in this case. Having such a record will follow her the rest of her days. Not to mention how she will be treated by her superior's. (Go for the throat, guys)
You sold me. UNDESIRABLE DISCHARGE it is.
Yep. I hope they court marshal her as*.
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