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[Capri120]

I'm thinking the thread title should have been, " Wow Wow Wow!"
I sincerely hopes she is prosecuted under the UCMJ. These so-called "protests" are becoming ridiculous.
I remember when I was growing up, about age 10 - 12, my father, an AF MSgt at the time, would not allow us to have anything with the American Flag or parts on it unless it was the true flag and hanging appropriately.

 

[conrack]

This clown will soon learn the meaning of "What goes around comes around", count on a poor EPR and a career cut short. Sad to watch how many are playing follow the leader to a misguided rebel wanting attention, few leaders or common sense left in our country.

 

[Capri120]

I couldn't decide in which thread this would be most appropriate, but since we have been discussing not standing for the National Anthem, I thought this would work.

My DH showed me this video by the USAF Band "Max Impact", the song is titled "Stand".

For me, the song aligns with the bands name - max impact (I needed tissues, sorry, I'm a true softy when it comes to songs like this; as bad as "Taps" and "God Bless the USA").

 

[MemberLG]

I don't think a political gesture while not in uniform is illegal under UCMJ.

It depends, Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 governs Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/ethics_regulation/1344-10.html

4.1.1. A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may:

4.1.1.9. Attend partisan and nonpartisan political fundraising activities, meetings, rallies, debates, conventions, or activities as a spectator when not in uniform and when no inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement can reasonably be drawn.

My interpretation is if the sailor didn't post the video, her actions were protected. I believe if I went to Trump or Clinton rally wearing civilian cloth and not disclosing my military status, my action will be protected. However, I could be in violating the DoD Directive if I went to a Trump of Clinton rally in civilian cloth gave a speech to include "I am active military/national guard/reserve and I support XYZ."

By posting the video and making it clear that she is in the Navy, inference or appearance of approval or endorsement can be reasonably drawn, so she violated DoD Directive 1344.10 and subsequently prosecuted under a general article in the UCMJ.