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| Former Army Ranger discusses what he learned about racism in the military after 15 tours in Iraq, Afghanistan |
| 2022-04-19 |
| [FOX] A retired Army Ranger said the military was a melting pot that already stamped out racist tendencies even before the Pentagon started launching initiatives. The Department of Defense under Secretary Lloyd Austin has taken several steps aimed at eliminating extremism from the service and expanding equity. But extremism and racism aren’t issues within the ranks, since such beliefs are incompatible with unit cohesion – a necessary element for combat victory, the former Ranger, Jariko Denman, told Fox News. "You as an individual are not important," he said. "The mission is important, and your teammates are important." "You always put your teammate before yourself," Denman, who served 20 years in the Army, added. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #7 Well I received the "Undetected Crime Ribbon",,,, USMC, natch. |
| Posted by: crazyhorse 2022-04-19 23:07 |
| #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 |
| #5 Of course, the barracks towers were segregated by floors for the inmates comfort. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-04-19 11:05 |
| #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 |
| #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 |
| #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 |
| #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 |