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Air Force will take ‘appropriate action’ over viral POW/MIA emblem photo
http://www.stripes.com ^ | February 14, 2014 | John Harper, Stars and Stripes

Posted on 02/19/2014 5:39:04 PM PST by NKP_Vet

WASHINGTON — The Air Force is “disappointed” in the airman who appeared in a photo that is being circulated of her posing with her tongue in the mouth of the prisoner of war depicted on the iconic black-and-white POW/MIA emblem.

“We do not yet have all the details behind the photo, but it certainly is a concern; it’s a concern any time someone shows disrespect for prisoners of war and those missing in action,” Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody said in a statement. “They deserve our utmost respect and we must always remember their sacrifice and the legacy they’ve left for us as men and women serving our nation.

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To: OneWingedShark

Any idea why my comment w/ photo was removed? Stars & stripes isn’t on the copyright list.


41 posted on 02/19/2014 7:41:48 PM PST by logi_cal869
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To: lightman

Really? Mod pulled my comment too because of the pic resolution? What Stars & Stripes idiot put up a 46k image on a website without resizing it? Whooda thunk to check that little 229x300 pic?

I guess I’ll just have to watch the res; too tired to bother resizing/uploading now and I can’t find the words to rewrite my comment...


42 posted on 02/19/2014 7:55:25 PM PST by logi_cal869
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To: AbnSarge

I am corrected, thanks.


43 posted on 02/19/2014 8:04:07 PM PST by bakeneko
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To: logi_cal869
Any idea why my comment w/ photo was removed? Stars & stripes isn’t on the copyright list.

I think one of the other posters wanted only one pic up and posted theirs around the time you posted yours -- maybe the mod got overzealous?

44 posted on 02/19/2014 8:08:36 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: NKP_Vet; All
I'm a First Sergeant at Travis AFB. I'll be sharing this with my airmen. A good lesson for them all. Actions have consequences, and those of us in the military need to be cognizant of what we post to social media. I guarantee she'll be out in September. We're drawing down, and SF troops are getting hit hard.
45 posted on 02/19/2014 8:43:35 PM PST by An American in Turkiye
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To: Redleg Duke

That’s just a silly comment there apparently is information posted that this photo is 3 years old and the woman has stated she was young and dumb.

There are plenty of things I’d fight for I hardly think my reaction to that stupid photo needs to top the list.


46 posted on 02/19/2014 8:50:36 PM PST by Williams (No Obama)
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To: Nervous Tick

Because you are curious the answer is yes I have morals standards and ideals. Also forgiveness which Christ taught me, and perspective gained from life. Thanks for asking.


47 posted on 02/19/2014 8:53:32 PM PST by Williams (No Obama)
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To: Williams
Fine. I will let you say that mine was a "silly comment".

I consider you a pompous jerk.

Even? Fine, now go have a nice life.

49 posted on 02/20/2014 5:58:07 PM PST by Redleg Duke ("Madison, Wisconsin is 30 square miles surrounded by reality.", L. S. Dryfusbutcher)
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To: NKP_Vet

Cyrus is on a path that redemption will be difficult, if not impossible.


50 posted on 02/20/2014 7:44:06 PM PST by originofstrength
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To: Williams; originofstrength

I think maybe this is not such a big deal but obviously not many people on this thread agree. She should get a stern reprimand but I feel those calling for her head are overreacting.


51 posted on 02/20/2014 9:54:53 PM PST by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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To: Impy

Interesting.


52 posted on 02/21/2014 7:36:27 AM PST by originofstrength
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