Posted on Feb 25, 2014
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i know crappy soldiers isn't new to the army but i noticed the trend is becoming more popular now for some reason i don't know if its how these people are brought up in life or if the drill sergeants are not tough enough on soldiers anymore but its gotta stop we need to make the consequences or their actions more of a reality. im personally getting sick and tired of hearing about this people but something has to be done its stunts like this that breaks down the Army's imagine, im sure her chain of command will take "good care" of her
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SSG Laureano Pabon
SSG Laureano Pabon
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You got that right SPC W. her chain of command will take care of this matter as they seem fit. But don't ever allow that to get you down. Keep up your sprites up and be the future leader that your destine to be.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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Edited 11 y ago
This Soldier and many others just like her reveal something that I think we all know deep down. As an Army, we do a great job of taking the Soldier out of the streets, but we do a horrible job of taking the streets out of the Soldier. A lot of our Soldiers are still "back on the block" and have no business being in uniform...
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SPC Team Chief
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Put her on Flag Detail for the rest of the Quarter. Mandatory American History classes and American Military War History lessons. Maybe, just maybe, she'll end up getting the bigger picture. It's one thing to hide, it's a completely different animal to then flaunt a blatant disrespect of a Military Tradition.
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SGT Celeste Brodeur
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Edited 11 y ago
The attitude of a lot of the younger generation these days.  Not only is she disrespectful, but she thinks it is something of which to be proud instead of ashamed.  She is bass-ackwards.
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MSG Customer Care Representative
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Edited 11 y ago

I think this goes to the general societal issue where it is okay or even cool to do the wrong thing.  A lot of people, especially the younger generation, like to show off when they're "getting over" or otherwise flouting what used to be societal norms.


 


Just look at the number of pictures and videos on social media where people celebrate doing stupid things (the "Jackass" mentality) or even causing harm to others (people showing off when they commit crimes, to include the recent "Knockout Game" popularity).


 


What this young Soldier needs is a good counseling, perhaps some NJP.  People posting death threats and other violent responses are just as bad and ignorant as, if not worse than, the lack of judgement this young and immature individual showed.  Personally, I feel that she might not be mature enough for the responsibility of being a Soldier at this time, and may be in it more for selfish reasons than for service to something bigger than herself.  But since she's already serving, hopefully she can be salvaged and turned into both a better Soldier and a better person, and this situation used as a learning opportunity for her and others with the same mindset.

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Social media has become a bit of a monster along with today's culture in TV and everything that has come about over the last 10 years or so.  Most people have a certain level of respect that they afford to those around them.  as of late showing blatant disrespect has become the new cool thing to do and unfortunately, unless there is a large culture change in the country and in the NCO leadership, there will be more of this to come as new recruits join.
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SGM Matthew Quick
SGM Matthew Quick
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Social media is not the problem...individual choices are.
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SFC Chris Johnson
SFC Chris Johnson
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MSG, the individual is responsible for their decisions, but these negative influences are changing their definition of acceptable behavior.  I never thought it would become commonplace to read comments about assassinating the president or overthrowing the government.  But it is undeniably so today.  There aren't many taboos left in modern society, and especially online.  And it's reflected in those who are constantly exposed to it growing up
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SFC Motor Transport Operator
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wow, did that just happen ???? Why do people join and then can't show some respect? S**t I'd be more than glad to be able to do that if I was in the position where I was on a base, in uniform, showing my respects, pride.
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CMDCM Gene Treants
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The most unfortunate aspect of this is the impact this will have on the young Soldier herself.  WHat she did was disrespectful, yes.  Posting about what she did was absolutely stupid, without a doubt.  I do not see this as a offense that should have her shot at dawn, dismissed from the service, busted a paygrade, or even fined.  

Seriously, as I stated elsewhere and Major Brad W. said, how many of us have not made any mistakes during our careers.  This is a counseling session at her lowest possible level.  However, by posting on the internet, SHE really screwed the pooch. This is now at the highest level and soon The Commander in Chief may have to make a decision on her case.  Courts Martial and Drummed out of the Army for something that should have been handled at the lowest possible level.

She may have wanted attention from her peers.  She is going to get that and more. Unfortunately, it may have more impact than the A** Chewing she really needed.
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1SG Michael Blount
1SG Michael Blount
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Her ass-chewing is likely to come either from the PNT or the White House and will arrive via Fed Ex
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SFC Matthew Parker
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Wow, what a no brainer this is, Art 15 the soldier and take her rocker. 30 days restriction and extra duty. Reassign to Old Guard in DC, TDY if you can, and put her in a supply room. Let her visit Arlington cemetery on a clean up detail and lets see how she feels then.


This was no different than the hundreds of soldiers who don't step outside at 1700 or duck inside to avoid the flag. Her comments about not caring make this different and she is now the poster child for every NCO to point to who complains basic is too easy and young soldiers are not disciplined enough.


Leadership challenge Sergeant, that's all.

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1SG Michael Blount
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Makes my stomach turn every time I see this. I deployed four times, lost 20 some-odd friends in Iraq and come back to this POS in MY Army?  Sorry - I don't think so.  Let her go flip burgers someplace.
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