Army drill sergeant under investigation after posting video of soldiers doing pushups under MAGA flag
Source: Stars and Stripes
WASHINGTON — The Army has launched an investigation after a drill sergeant posted a video on social media of soldiers being hazed under a MAGA flag, which is a violation of regulations prohibiting political activity in uniform and on federal property, the service said. Staff Sgt. Thomas Mitchell on Friday uploaded a video on TikTok showing a group of trainees performing pushups and burpees in full body armor under a banner that read, “This Is Ultra MAGA Country.” The video was later deleted. But Mitchell posted a second video showing the same soldiers exercising in the same location but with the flag removed, according to a Military.com report. “The U.S. Army is an apolitical organization,” Fort Benning spokesperson Joe Cole said Wednesday in a statement. “Displaying partisan political materials in government facilities, including training areas, is prohibited under Army regulation. We will investigate the matter and address it in accordance with established policies to ensure compliance with standards of conduct and to maintain an environment free from political influence.”
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2025-07-16/army-drill-sergeant-social-media-maga-18463829.html
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Disgusting.
I’m a retired U.S. Army officer.
I hate what he’s done to my US Army.
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Like you, retired Army here.
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