Posted on 02/28/2023 4:14:11 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
The Department of Defense reminded members of the military that although jumping out of a plane with a parachute and an American flag in tow may seem patriotic to some, it is not acceptable.
In a memo sent to the public affairs offices of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and National Guard on Feb. 10, the DOD provided clarification on a policy requiring all uniformed service members to show proper respect to the U.S. flag while at community events.
"In recent years, many sponsors of sporting events have instituted a tradition of requesting uniformed military members to unfurl and hold giant, horizontal U.S. flags during events as an expression of patriotism and love of the country," the memo reads.
It continues to highlight other types of flag displays like military units marching in community parades while carrying large, horizontal U.S. flags and parachute demonstration teams using large U.S. flags attached to the jumper, resulting in the flag dragging on the ground when the jumper lands.
"While many, including military members, view these displays as inspiring and patriotic…uniformed service members may not participate directly in the unfurling, holding, and/or carrying of giant, horizontal U.S. flags that are not displayed during community outreach events," the memo reads. "Similarly, DoD jump teams may not incorporate the U.S. flag in their public demonstrations if the flag cannot be caught reliably and handled respectfully by ground personnel during landings."
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Honestly, the bit about the flag not touching the ground makes perfect sense.
Hateful traitors, apparently respect of the flag to them means hiding it.
The top officer sin the US military no longer serve the people nor our constitution, they serve foreign interests and are betraying their oath to our constitution.
The US has been taken over.
I’m sure they are fine with the “Pride “ flag.
They have zero respect for the US flag, this country, all those who served and all those who gave their lives, zero respect. I’ll state the obvious-if it were a rainbow flag...
I’ve been to events where there was a ground team who ran up to the jumper and caught the flag prior to hitting the ground. Didn’t seem dangerous, not sure why they all don’t try it.
“…resulting in the flag dragging on the ground when the jumper lands.”
I would think it’d be a safety issue. What if the flag gets tangled up in the parachute line? That could result in serious injury or death.
I dont believe for a second its about respect.
I bet you can still jump out of a plane with a rainbow or blm flag
Except they did not make it about safety, the claimed it was about respecting the flag.
I may not agree with the safety argument but I could have accepted it as at least reasonable, these seditious jerks are not even smart enough to lie well.
Rainbow flags will be required before long.
They can jump out the plane with rainbow fag flags and BLM flags no problem though.
I’m sure they are fine with the “Pride “ flag.
As you said.
And a white flag is okay, too.
The flag doesn't get deployed until the jumper is safely under canopy.
Because biden has no patriotism and love of the country.
WE NEED A GOOD PURGE A GOOD FLUSHING OF THE TOILET
“I bet you can still jump out of a plane with a rainbow or blm flag”
That will be ok until the gays object.
Dunno my man... I’ve seen it happen!! That big of load, you’re talkin a major clogger!! Lol... Someone had a little too much fiber in their diet!!
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