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2022-04-19 -Land of the Free

Former Army Ranger discusses what he learned about racism in the military after 15 tours in Iraq, Afghanistan

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Posted by Skidmark 2022-04-19 04:52|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Seven soldiers charged in connection with Fort Bragg paratrooper's head found washed up on shore

Posted by Skidmark 2022-04-19 06:17|| 2022-04-19 06:17|| Front Page Top

#2 I would think racism takes a back burner when you're on the battlefield and the guys shooting back with you is a different race.

Posted by Chris 2022-04-19 09:44|| 2022-04-19 09:44|| Front Page Top

#3 Regarding Skidmark's link.
"The charges faced by the seven soldiers are not directly related to the homicide. And nobody has been charged with Roman-Martinez's death."

Posted by ruprecht 2022-04-19 10:18|| 2022-04-19 10:18|| Front Page Top

#4 When I was in 30 years ago the only "racism" I saw was tongue in cheek jokes regarding the stereotypes regarding races. We all just joked and laughed at it and there wasn't any hate to it.

Posted by DarthVader 2022-04-19 10:21|| 2022-04-19 10:21|| Front Page Top

#5 Of course,
the barracks towers were segregated by floors for the inmates comfort.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-04-19 11:05|| 2022-04-19 11:05|| Front Page Top

#6 In a military organization, you and your team mates protect each other from dying. On subs, if you were not respected by your mates you were made to leave the boat by non physical means, “You will find your girl friend just like you left her, Freshly F. You were not allowed to qualify. One mistake or failure to do your duty could sink your boat and kill the crew.

Posted by Papa Cooky 2022-04-19 20:58|| 2022-04-19 20:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Well I received the "Undetected Crime Ribbon",,,,

USMC, natch.

Posted by crazyhorse 2022-04-19 23:07|| 2022-04-19 23:07|| Front Page Top

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