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Steven, HsD—Forensic Jester's avatar

It would seem like the only way to be a US military servicemember AND a patriot right now, is to be AWOL.

Michele McGurrin's avatar

What is happening right now is truly egregious and a crying shame!! Thank you all for serving our country bravely and going beyond any expectations 🇺🇸🇺🇸💔

Bill Lorenzo's avatar

Well said, sir! Our military is run by an incompetent DEFSEC. Going off topic, maybe, what is happening onboard Lincoln is a disgrace! This disaster lands squarly on Hegseth's lap. I'm sure the Navy will be looking at low enlistments soon. I am proud of being a Navy vet and to say what is being done to my Navy by Hegseth's incompetence makes my blood boil.

Beth Summer's avatar

I just read an article from The Intercept and the DOD has a report out that states that no civilians were killed in the boat strikes. Unbelievable…how can we even trust our military anymore? This is scary.

Eve Parker's avatar

Thank you for this very thoughtful commentary. You make excellent points.

Beth Summer's avatar

First of all, thank you for your service. It is an admirable career and not for everyone. That’s why for me your story resonates more as you persevered, you proved your worth through actions, leadership. And you met your challenges head on. I am deeply disturbed by the actions of Sec Hegseth and after the recent article of Ukraine working with our troops and learning that we need improvement, I worry even more. And the chaos on the USS Lincoln is VERY disturbing. My Dad was in the Navy during WWII. I know he would not recognize the navy now.

Raymond n Pfeuffer jr's avatar

DEI or no DEI we are still losing wars. Step back and take a wider view.