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OUTRAGEOUS: Space Force Unit C.O. Relieved of Duty for Criticizing Marxism in the Military
PJ Media ^ | 05/16/2021 | Bryan Preston

Posted on 05/16/2021 10:08:59 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Military.com reports that Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier has been relieved of his duties pending an investigation after he appeared on a podcast and criticized the rise of Marxism in the United States military.

Lohmeier served for 14 years in the U.S. Air Force before joining Space Force among its first officers and recruits. He has written and self-published a book, Irresistible Revolution: Marxism’s Goal of Conquest and the Unmaking of the American Military. He appeared on a podcast, called Information Operation, to discuss the book on May 7. He was relieved of his duties as commander of the 11th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado on Friday, May 14, by order of Lt. Gen. Steven Whiting. Public affairs made it clear that his comments are the reason his job now hangs in the balance.

“This decision was based on public comments made by Lt. Col. Lohmeier in a recent podcast,” a Space Force spokesperson said in an email. “Lt. Gen. Whiting has initiated a Command Directed Investigation on whether these comments constituted prohibited partisan political activity.”

Lohmeier’s temporary assignment in the wake of his removal was not immediately clear.

As an active duty military member, Lohmeier retains the freedom of speech on his own time. He may publish books. Books authored by military members may or may not be subject to review by the military depending on their content. He told Military.com that the military was aware he was publishing this book.

“I was apprised of the option to have my book reviewed at the Pentagon’s prepublication and security review prior to release, but was also informed that it was not required,” Lohmeier told Military.com in an email.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: marxism; military; searchandfind; spaceforce
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1 posted on 05/16/2021 10:08:59 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

He committed unforgivable sin of 21st century America - Lohmeier questions critical race theory.

The beginning chapters of his book explore the history and foundation of the United States and how critical race theory — a study of how race and racism impact or are impacted by social and economic power structures and institutions — plays a role.

“The diversity, inclusion and equity industry and the trainings we are receiving in the military … is rooted in critical race theory, which is rooted in Marxism,” Lohmeier said, adding [that] it should be seen as a warning sign.

In the segment, Lohmeier said his book is not political, and is meant to alert readers to the increasing politicization of today’s armed forces, some of which he said he’d seen or experienced firsthand.


2 posted on 05/16/2021 10:10:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

When I enlisted, back in 83, I distinctly remember a question on the application:

“Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” It was disqualifying.

Now we punish those who criticize anything having to do with the Communist ideology.


3 posted on 05/16/2021 10:12:40 AM PDT by Greenpees (Coulda Shoulda Woulda)
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s official... we’re f*#@ed!


4 posted on 05/16/2021 10:14:36 AM PDT by SMARTY ( "Force always attracts men of low morality. " Albert Einstein)
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To: SeekAndFind

Bttt


5 posted on 05/16/2021 10:15:54 AM PDT by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do)
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To: SeekAndFind

He failed the ideology purity test.

The military is being reshaped so that traditional Americans are the enemy.


6 posted on 05/16/2021 10:17:54 AM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Trump is the last legally elected U.S. President.)
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To: Greenpees

Just a foreshadowing of the Tribulation. The military/FBI, etc. will all be rounding up those who don’t comply, are believers in Christ after the Rapture, or are true Patriots. We would have been 4 years into it but for God intervening in Trump’s presidency.


7 posted on 05/16/2021 10:21:06 AM PDT by Maudeen (https://thereishopeinJesus.com/)
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To: SeekAndFind

Amazon shows the book as out of stock.


8 posted on 05/16/2021 10:29:43 AM PDT by parmamenian (and so it goes!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Guess secdef austin would not be pleased with this officer’s assessment of the idea of ‘crt’.


9 posted on 05/16/2021 10:30:29 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: SeekAndFind

if you want to know who rules you, see who you cannot criticize

the purge continues

no dissent. resistance is futile.

see you in the breadlines.


10 posted on 05/16/2021 10:41:37 AM PDT by joshua c (Dump the LEFT. Cable tv, Big tech, national name brands)
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To: Greenpees

there was a West Point cadet with a message written inside his cap.

The commies will win


11 posted on 05/16/2021 10:45:23 AM PDT by joshua c (Dump the LEFT. Cable tv, Big tech, national name brands)
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To: SeekAndFind

Well,nuts, now I want to buy a copy he needs a substack or other alternative publication source.


12 posted on 05/16/2021 10:51:51 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: Greenpees

“Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?”

I remember that question on our military forms. I also remember there were lots of other groups mentioned. One was “The Abraham Lincoln Brigade.”


13 posted on 05/16/2021 11:03:45 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar ((Democrats have declared us to be THE OBSOLETE MAN in the Twilight Zone.))
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To: SeekAndFind
I just ordered four copies of his book - three of which will be put back to send as Christmas presents. (I tried to order 5, but Amazon maxed me out at 4).

I urge others to consider doing the same as a show of support.

14 posted on 05/16/2021 11:10:06 AM PDT by The Duke (Search for 'Sydney Ducks' and understand what is needed.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Because the military is being used to bring about marxism in the USA. Didn’t take long after Trump was gone. It was one of the dems’ goals, and puppet biden welcomed it with open arms.


15 posted on 05/16/2021 11:11:20 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Non-binary transnormativity is a construct of intersectionality. Leftist gobbledegook stinks.)
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To: SeekAndFind
The communist purge rolls along...
No end in sight...
Not too many sheeple really care...
They just:
Bow down!... Obey!... Snitch!...

16 posted on 05/16/2021 11:11:49 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is another Sam Adams now that we desperately need him?)
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Any asshole in the military that is unwilling to condemn Marxism should be discharged with dishonor.


17 posted on 05/16/2021 11:24:57 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: The Duke

How did you place your order. Amazon shows it out of stock, true or not.


18 posted on 05/16/2021 1:16:32 PM PDT by Truth29
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To: SeekAndFind

Annoying your boss tends to be career limiting.


19 posted on 05/16/2021 1:32:09 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: SeekAndFind

This tells US all we need to know about the installed regime.


20 posted on 05/16/2021 2:04:00 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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