Posted on 04/06/2016 3:38:03 PM PDT by markomalley
A video that captured a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at a California base has prompted an investigation, an Air Force Reserve official said Wednesday.
The incident occurred at Travis Air Force Base, near Sacramento on April 3, at the retirement of an unidentified master sergeant from the 749th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Retired Senior Master Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez, in civilian clothing, is shown attempting to read a statement before three uniformed airmen forcibly remove him.
The 50-second video clip was first posted on JQPublicBlog.com, which called the footage “a disgraceful spectacle” during what is usually a calm send off.
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Some of those guys in uniform need to be on weight loss program.
Absolutely.
The kneejerk responses in the absence of real information is scarier than the possible facts we have not seen.
Did you watch the video of SMSgt Rodriquez' presentation? Did you read the press release from PA referencing religious expression?
I presumed nothing. You inferred that I'm somehow delusional based on actually reading ALL of the information given...
"Second is the mention of religious expression, likely a reference to part of Rodriguez’s usual script — a part that touches on the traditional choice by many to associate the flag with deeper spiritual or religious meaning. A full version of the remarks ordinarily given by Rodriguez is viewable here. Officials obviously contemplate that his use of the word “God” might somehow categorize the entire rendition as “religious expression,” thereby imposing limits and generating protections."
Why don't you actually try making informed posts in the future...it might save you from looking like a complete ass.
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