Navy takes “corrective action”

| March 4, 2017

Earlier this week we talked a bit about the Navy Special Warriors who displayed a Trump campaign flag on their vehcle while they were in a convoy in Kentucky last month. WTOP says that the Navy has taken “corrective action”.

Lt. Jacqueline Maxwell released a statement this week that said “corrective measures were taken with each individual based on their respective responsibility.”

It did not elaborate on what those corrective measures were.

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News reports said the Navy has repeatedly warned sailors against appearing to endorse political candidates while on the job.

I have a hard time imagining any corrective action being taken against members of any unit that displayed an “Obama” logo eight years ago. I don’t condone the practice by any members of the military while in uniform, I’m just sayin’….

Thanks to Chief Tango for the link.

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OWB

Am hoping that the corrective action was simply a talking to followed by “Now get back to work.” Some will not believe it, but I would hope the same had the sign been for any another candidate.

Fine on their POV’s, but not on equipment we all own.

ex-OS2

“Fine on their POV’s, but not on equipment we all own.”

Agreed.

2/17 Air Cav

A good spanking by Helga sounds about right.

Thunderstixx

They would enjoy that too much…

David Dunlap

SOMEONE please tell those idiots in charge , that Trump is NOT a political candidate..HE IS THEIR FRIGGING COMMANDER IN CHIEF…WTF has happened to my Navy???

Ex-PH2

So, I guess 150 extra laps in the pool aren’t considered punishment? How about 2 hours treading water in the deep end?

26Limabeans

With a foot rest and life jacket.
Five minute rest after one hour for beer.
Soothing massage after.
Confinement to quarters next eight hours.

HMC Ret

Corrective action:

‘Don’t you assholes do it again. Now, get out of my face you miserable bastards.’

‘Aye, aye, LT.’

Done …

The Other Whitey

“Hey, dickheads, stop giving me extra paperwork. That is all.”

Green Thumb

They should have just flown the Rainbow Flag…..

JimV

Wait a minute. Last month? So it would have been President Trump. I agree they should not be displaying unauthorized banners on a military vehicle. Had it said “illary” there would not have been such an issue by the media and the Special Snowflakes.

Full disclosure: I waited in line for over two hours to vote for Trump.

Poetrooper

That’s not full disclosure, Jim, that’s bragging.

And I don’t blame you, you should consider it an honor waiting that long to vote against Hillary Clinton. Fortunately this old geezer only had to wait ten minutes.

MSG Eric

I didn’t have a wait at all. There were 3 people there voting when I went so I walked right into a booth. Felt weird like I was in the wrong place or something.

A Proud Infidel®™

“Fortunately this old geezer only had to wait ten minutes.”

THIS younger Dickweed only had to wait about that long in line here in Deep red State turf.

HMC Ret

Longest I ever waited to vote was about an hour during each vote for President Reagan. I would still be willing to be in line to vote against wideload.

/s (Just a little)

Silentium Est Aureum

Probably restricted to base for a whole night and only allowed to drink light beer during that time.

MSG Eric

Light beer? That’s pretty harsh dude, what are you a monster?

Yef

There is nothing wrong with light beer.
Some of us have to stay in shape and be able to max out a PT test.

Green Thumb

Word.

A good 12 pack the night before will help you make the 13:00 mark.

And heavy beer sucks if you are running in the back of formation.

Dudes that drink it, sweat it. And the fumes will knock you back. Nothing like nasty ass, breathing heavy, elbows and a sweet ass brewery smell!

A Proud Infidel®™

DO be careful of what you say about BEER, you know it’s NOT just for breakfast anymore!

Messkit

I hope “corrective action” means a larger flag, and a taller antennae…

lily

Maybe it’s time the Sec Def take action against those who took action against these Seals for carrying a flag with the name of their commander in chief?

jonp

Ok, can someone tell me why displaying a flag with the CIC’s name on it is wrong? The military supports the ultimate commander of them? What if it was a flag with MATTIS on it?

Deplorable B Woodman

My take on the “corrective action”,

“Don’t get caught doing that again. My ass is losing weight.
By the way, where did you get that? I want one for my home flagpole. I got a neighbor that SERIOUSLY needs pissing off.
That is all. Dismissed.”