The national debate over whether or not NFL players should be allowed to take a knee during the national anthem has brought an U.S. Army non-commissioned officer under the microscope.
Popular Military received a tip from an Army veteran who was appalled after seeing messages the soldier sent to another person during a heated debate over the flag. The veteran stated the soldier and the other person (who refused to participate in the creation of this article for fear of reprisal) had a heated exchange of words after the soldier expressed his willingness to kneel during the national anthem.
The soldier, who has been identified as Lionel Walker, allegedly said he wishes he could kneel during the national anthem but cannot because of his service in the Army.
He was likely referring to Army regulation (AR) 600-25, which states that all uniformed U.S. Army personnel are required to salute the American flag during the playing of the national anthem.
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