As soon as I read the headline, I knew it was Air Force. Sorry AF Veterans, but this kind of crap wouldn’t even be thought of in the other services.
This is disgusting and unbecoming of ALL airmen and soldiers involved.
It was probably all in fun, kind of an inside joke.
But a really, really bad call.
I’ve actually seen many reenlistments in unexpected places or situations. I dragged my Skipper to the top of the mast for mine once. Have seen a few underwater in SCUBA gear, on mountain tops, in aircraft, etc. I reenlisted once on the USS Arizona, my personal favorite. Regardless of the place, situation, uniform, whatever, it was all business and at attention during the oath. This Master Sargent obviously didn’t take the oath very seriously.
Court martial each of them for conduct unbecoming, insubordination, disrespect, etc.
The Air Force is going to pot.
When did dignity die? For me, I had an inkling when thousands of Britons made a stuffed-animal mountain outside Buckingham Palace to mark the passing of a princess. That Slick Willie the Sink emperor was in power then is so fitting.
As one who has taken enlistment and commissioning oaths, I am pleased that the senior officer present takes this hit. Should it have been so big a slam? I guess he should have thought about it first.
As one who has taken enlistment and commissioning oaths, I am pleased that the senior officer present takes this hit. Should it have been so big a slam? I guess he should have thought about it first.