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Air Force veteran sues after being pulled from ceremony mid-speech
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Posted on 04/02/2018 4:41:43 PM PDT by MarvinStinson

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To: MarvinStinson

The Air Force has become quite intolerant of the first amendment.


41 posted on 04/02/2018 5:40:30 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: Mears
The Air Force official was referring to the script-——she did NOT refer to the reason that he was not approved to be read the script.

No, you're just being dishonest now. To repeat, according to the Air Force's own regulations, the wishes of the honoree are take precedence, regardless of script, or a CO who is himself violating those regulations. It doesn't matter how much sophistry you try, the Air Force CO was wrong, and he violated the rights of both men.

42 posted on 04/02/2018 5:41:09 PM PDT by tarheelswamprat
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To: MarvinStinson

I looked for my previous posts. Did not find them. Will have to revise my search.

Others posted the articles too.

I think they related to Veterans Administration Cemeteries.


43 posted on 04/02/2018 5:44:29 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: MarvinStinson

Here is one I found that I posted (June 28, 2011):

Houston VA accused of censoring religious speech

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2741509/posts

There were others.


44 posted on 04/02/2018 5:47:49 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

Battlefield Cross returned to Ohio cemetery after ‘regrettable misinterpretation’

By Travis Fedschun, October 18th, 2017
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/18/battlefield-cross-returned-to-ohio-cemetery-after-regrettable-misinterpretation.html

Battlefield Cross marker returned to Ohio cemetery
Monument was removed from Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery as a result of ‘misinterpretation of policy guidance’ from Veterans Affairs headquarters in D.C.

A Battlefield Cross marker is now back standing tall at an Ohio cemetery after a “regrettable misinterpretation of policy guidance” from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The marker, made up of a helmet, rife, and pair of boots was removed from Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery last week after a complaint that it included the depiction of a realistic-looking gun, FOX 8 reported.


45 posted on 04/02/2018 5:51:12 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: tarheelswamprat

Mears is auditioning to become one of the lawyers defending against Rodriguez’s suit.

But he’s failiing bigtime.


46 posted on 04/02/2018 5:53:37 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

I have in my hand a recent-issue (2017) US nickel, which bears the phrase, “In God we trust.” How can a phrase that appears on our coins and currency be considered offensive enough to interrupt a ceremony?


47 posted on 04/02/2018 5:55:53 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: MarvinStinson
Yes the disrespectful curs hiding within the VA system should be identified and removed.

From your article:

Monument was removed from Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery as a result of ‘misinterpretation of policy guidance’ from Veterans Affairs headquarters in D.C.

Someone needs some serious straightening out. I think VP Pence would be an ideal entry point for fixing this. This would be right up his alley.

48 posted on 04/02/2018 6:08:10 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: MarvinStinson
Mears is auditioning to become one of the lawyers defending against Rodriguez’s suit. But he’s failing bigtime.

Mears is a woman. I'm signing off - don't want to waste any more time with someone who won't engage honestly.

49 posted on 04/02/2018 6:28:04 PM PDT by tarheelswamprat
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To: MarvinStinson

Evidence indicated Mr. Rodriguez was removed by members of the squadron because he attempted to participate in the ceremony even though his participation had been disapproved by the hosting squadron commander...

No mention of the squadron commander's name. It sounds like that commander has some explaining to do.

50 posted on 04/02/2018 6:38:43 PM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
More Obama-era BS. Thanks MarvinStinson.

51 posted on 04/02/2018 6:49:32 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: max americana
The current Air Force Academy super is currently being run by a lesbo dyke who also lives with her “partner” on site. Just shows you how obamatard ruined the military..

You are actually referring to the current Commandant. The Superintendent is currently Lt Gen Jay B. Silveria.

52 posted on 04/02/2018 7:03:07 PM PDT by BulletBobCo
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To: Mears

Dear Mears,

I retired from the Air Force. I had the flag ceremony with God done at my retirement. I chose this. No commander had the right to say who I could or couldn’t have at my ceremony.

If they had tried, they would have been uninvited and ask not to attend themselves.

Alas Babylon!, SMSgt, USAF, Retired.


53 posted on 04/02/2018 7:03:09 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Keep fighting the Left and their Fake News!)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Thank you for your service-——I was commenting on informatiion provided by the posted article,that’s all.

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54 posted on 04/02/2018 7:06:11 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Alas Babylon!

Thank you for that.


55 posted on 04/02/2018 7:29:10 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: Alas Babylon!
I retired from the Air Force. I had the flag ceremony with God done at my retirement. I chose this.

I was stationed at a Defense Agency here in DC when I retired from the Air force.

I was so furious and disenchanted about what was happening with the Military and the defense of our country (Clinton administration) that when they asked me about my retirement ceremony I told them that I wanted nothing. I had turned down a promotion to retire. I just walked out of my office on my last day and returned three days later (different office and division) as a contractor owning my own company.

An Army Colonel I had worked with called me a month later to set up a medal ceremony for me as I was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. I told him to mail it to me. It showed up in a padded envelope about four days later.

56 posted on 04/02/2018 7:30:58 PM PDT by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Roberson confirmed that it was his wish to have Rodriguez recite the speech at his retirement ceremony.

“I wanted the ceremony to reflect the American values I spent my career defending – respect for God, family, and country,” Roberson said.

“I couldn’t believe what happened. I still can’t believe it. All I want now is for the Air Force to apologize for ruining this once in a lifetime moment but they refuse to do so,” he said.


57 posted on 04/02/2018 7:31:32 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: OldMissileer; Alas Babylon!

Remember, Susan Rice said that deserter Bergdahal served with “distinction”.


58 posted on 04/02/2018 7:35:54 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: moovova

[[God was booed three times at the Charlotte DNC convention in 2012.]]

Which is why God is turning His face from us and removing His blessings upon this country-Thanks Democrats for ticking off the One who is the source of all blessings


59 posted on 04/02/2018 9:12:24 PM PDT by Bob434
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To: MarvinStinson
Video of the event showed Rodriguez being physically removed by service members at Travis Air Force Base in California

Queers in the military.

60 posted on 04/02/2018 9:34:49 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The Obama is about to hit the fan.)
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