Posted on 09/24/2015 8:17:29 PM PDT by Nachum
The US Army has debuted a new shoulder patch that soldiers in Iraq can wear to represent their role in the ongoing fight against ISIS, USA Today reports.
The patch features crossed scimitars, three stars, and a palm wreath. According to USA Today, the three stars denote the US land, air, and sea forces involved in the fight against ISIS.
The palm wreath is meant to symbolize honor, while the crossed swords evoke the twin goals of the ongoing operations: the defeat of ISIS and the restoration of stability in the region.
Currently, there are over 3,000 US Army personnel deployed in Iraq. These soldiers have not been deployed in combat roles; instead, they provide training to the Iraqi Security Forces and help coordinate air strikes against ISIS positions.
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a campaign patch??? this is beyond stooopid
Normally, you wear the patch of the nit you belong to (i.e., 2nd Division, III Corps, Rangers, etc.) not some catch-all made-up thing. Is this that gay Secretary of the Army making his first contribution?
Where’s the Cross?
No way. We’re wearing muslim insignia?
This is a joke, right? Satire?
Oh wait, it’s 2015 and we know what happened...
The US Military under Obama really has changed sides.
... now that we are the largest muslim nation , with islam predating our constitution, it is only fitting that our soldiers look like soldiers of islam!
I applaud the Armies conviction in presenting our American image as the Americans we are!
... all time stupidity has moved in. Time to houseclean!
At least they got their priorities straight./
I’ve never been a cup half full kin of guy, but I wonder if we are going to make it to jan 2017.
I don’t see anything remotely American on that patch.
Clearly Obama approved.
There is something that smells Saudi about it with very little Christian symbolism about it.
It’s fabulous, the gold really makes it POP!
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Here is the arm patch for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.
Notice the similarities?
Good God!!!! I looked it up. The scimitar was a weapon used in the middle east!!!!!
This can’t be happening!!!!!!!
I’m getting drunk till 2017.
What? No goat??!
What mother fuching bullschitt.
FUBO!
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