Backlash As Air Force Tweets Image Of Solider SALUTING LGBTQ+ Flag

[rangerrebew]

Backlash As Air Force Tweets Image Of Solider SALUTING LGBTQ+ Flag
“Its illegal for a uniformed service member to salute anything but the American flag”

Published 1 min ago on 8 June, 2023Steve WatsonScreenshot
 
The U.S. Air Force has received backlash after tweeting out an image showing a soldier saluting a LGBTQ+ flag to ‘Celebrate Pride Month‘.

The image shows a silhouetted individual throwing up a salute along with the rainbow, black and brown and trans colours and the Air Force seal.

The gender of the individual isn’t clear, but it is clearly a depiction of a uniformed service member.

The caption reads “June is #PrideMonth! The Department of the Air Force proudly recognizes and celebrates generations of LGBTQI+ service members and their contributions to our #AirForce & #SpaceForce.”

The Air Force Global Strike Command responded to the tweet, writing, “Our diversity is our competitive advantage.”

https://summit.news/2023/06/08/backlash-as-air-force-tweets-image-of-solider-saluting-lgbtq-flag/

[rangerrebew]

“Its illegal for a uniformed service member to salute anything but the American flag”
 

I guess that was before wokeness.

[ScottinVA]

Having served 28 years in the AF (retired in 2004), to see this abhorrent crap just makes me want to puke. 

[DefiantMassRINO]

I don't think this is what my great uncles were fighting for when they hit the beaches at Anzio and Normandy.

[rangerrebew]

Having served 28 years in the AF (retired in 2004), to see this abhorrent crap just makes me want to puke.

First, thanks for your service.   I don't think potential recruits see it as part of what they want to see in the military, either.

[Kamaji]

Having served 28 years in the AF (retired in 2004), to see this abhorrent crap just makes me want to puke. 

[berdie]

I don't think this is what my great uncles were fighting for when they hit the beaches at Anzio and Normandy.

I had an uncle die at Anzio ...18 years old. I thought he was on the beach landing but looking further into the history of his date of death (as reported) and his battalion, I think he died further inland. Two other uncles served in the Pacific theater and thankfully survived.

The fact that the military is promoting this cr*p is a travesty...for any veteran it represents disrespect.

To all who served...

[Kamaji]

I had an uncle die at Anzio ...18 years old. I thought he was on the beach landing but looking further into the history of his date of death (as reported) and his battalion, I think he died further inland. Two other uncles served in the Pacific theater and thankfully survived.

The fact that the military is promoting this cr*p is a travesty...for any veteran it represents disrespect.

To all who served...

[Fishrrman]

"Air Force Tweets Image Of Solider SALUTING LGBTQ+ Flag..."

What flag do the soldiers of the Peoples Liberation Army-Air Force salute?

Who's gonna win...?

[Smokin Joe]

Sure puts 'fly united' in a different light...


My greatest respect and admiration to those who have served and are serving in the armed forces.
I cannot fully comprehend the disgust which must be felt for the current Brass.