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James48

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Thu Jul 17, 2025, 05:11 AM Thursday

Army drill sergeant under investigation after posting video of soldiers doing pushups under MAGA flag

Source: Stars and Stripes

WASHINGTON — The Army has launched an investigation after a drill sergeant posted a video on social media of soldiers being hazed under a MAGA flag, which is a violation of regulations prohibiting political activity in uniform and on federal property, the service said. Staff Sgt. Thomas Mitchell on Friday uploaded a video on TikTok showing a group of trainees performing pushups and burpees in full body armor under a banner that read, “This Is Ultra MAGA Country.” The video was later deleted. But Mitchell posted a second video showing the same soldiers exercising in the same location but with the flag removed, according to a Military.com report. “The U.S. Army is an apolitical organization,” Fort Benning spokesperson Joe Cole said Wednesday in a statement. “Displaying partisan political materials in government facilities, including training areas, is prohibited under Army regulation. We will investigate the matter and address it in accordance with established policies to ensure compliance with standards of conduct and to maintain an environment free from political influence.”

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2025-07-16/army-drill-sergeant-social-media-maga-18463829.html
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Disgusting.

I’m a retired U.S. Army officer.

I hate what he’s done to my US Army.
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Army drill sergeant under investigation after posting video of soldiers doing pushups under MAGA flag (Original Post) James48 Thursday OP
They deserve a dishonorable discharge. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #1
Flags Norrrm Thursday #2
So, they will harrumph about it a bit, then hope it dies away? OldBaldy1701E Thursday #3
This guy's obviously an idiot COL Mustard Thursday #4
Draft dodger politizing our military. WTF Emile Thursday #5
Bet Pete will approve new rules to allow this. sinkingfeeling Thursday #6
Meet ... justsomeguy01 Thursday #7
Allowing Fucks newz to be piped in was a YUGE mistake that we're only beginning to see the effects of. live love laugh Thursday #8
They also piped in Mush Limpballs every day before he joined others in hell. mdbl Thursday #9

OldBaldy1701E

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3. So, they will harrumph about it a bit, then hope it dies away?
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 07:39 AM
Thursday

Because no one in any aspect of this administration is going to say anything against them for doing that.

Hell, that orange gibbon will probably invite the recruits for burgers at the White House!

live love laugh

(15,664 posts)
8. Allowing Fucks newz to be piped in was a YUGE mistake that we're only beginning to see the effects of.
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 10:36 AM
Thursday

mdbl

(6,966 posts)
9. They also piped in Mush Limpballs every day before he joined others in hell.
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 12:34 PM
Thursday

Talk about politicizing.

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