Do you believe that these West Point first classman are violating the UCMJ by making a political statement while in uniform?

Dishonorable discharges for all involved. No exceptions.

West Point Cadets are subject to UCMJ unlike ROTC Cadets who are only when on active duty for training.

This is clearly prejudicial to good order and discipline. It is clearly a political statement made in uniform. It is therefore a breech of the honor code and the UCMJ.

The reason they won't be disciplined as white cadets would for supporting an equally controversial white cause is the color of their skin.

We've trained our NCOs and Officers to look the other way when soldiers of a minority violate regulations and laws because of the stigma of the EO complaint that invariably immoderately follows any such charge. Doesn't have to be true, doesn't have to have any merit - just the complaint and the NCO or Officer will thereafter be scrutinized severely for every action.

Everything from braids, to make-up, to disrespect are overlooked regularly when committed by soldiers of color. I'm retired I have no one to whom I answer I can tell the truth I've seen it morph over the years to damn near impotence to correct minorities.

So CSM I guess you would be equally appalled if a white Army Officer displayed a Confederate Flag in some fashion-A flag that represents slavery and racism to some

OK ... here is another view. It makes NO difference in what they intended the picture to be! It is the perception of what the picture means. I don't' care if its 1 of 16 or so photos. I don't care how hard life is/was on them. They are about to Graduate West Point which means they should be able to over come obstacles. An Perception is Reality!! Graduates from West Point are promoted first. West Point Graduates usually go on to Lead the Military. What would you say if it had been a bunch of young white male cadets all holding up Confederate flags? Their would be an OUTCRY to shake al of capital hill. The President would probably be on TV saying they had been removed from West Point. Stop dancing around the issue. What they did was wrong, offensive, ill-conceived, stupid and against regulation.

I personally, As a Military Member, find the photo offensive.

why is this still out there even flournoy is gone

Well there is officially no discipline, honor, self esteem, accountability, responsibility, good order or quality leadership at West Point. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/05/11/16-west-point-cadets-raised-fist-photo-wont-be-punished.html?ESRC=army-a_160511.nl. This article shows how the superintendent cowered, was afraid to do the right thing in disciplining these cadets, it shows how the Army has become a less than quality service in which to serve. Liberalism has infected the Army so bad that leadership and regulations mean nothing. You can thank the press, the administration, congress, and a lack of concern from the leadership at West Point to do the right thing and stand firm on the core beliefs of the service. The West Point superintendent should be relieved, busted to the rank of 2LT and retired. I am appalled.

They do not deserve to graduate and become our future Officers. Now lets examine who is the racist???

BLM isn't a hate group it was created because Cops used last resort first but other cases it wasn't used even when the fuy killed 9 they walked him out with a bullet proof vest. I don't endorse racism, I been in 15.5 yrs and served beside ppl of many backgrounds. Plus being from Alabama and act up in School and the teacher pop yo ass ppl didn't care of the color you just get yo ass whoop because the "Teacher" whoop yo butt.

I understand no disciplinary action will be taken.

Well it appears that the "Fist in the Air" symbolism itself has a different meaning when displayed by different races. Due to the fact that they were able to obtain several pictures of white cadets at various events displaying the same symbol and referring to it as "celebratory" , these cadets were able to use the same defense, regardless of what their intent may have been. Convenience or lucky? Next thing you know people in uniform who are caught displaying the Nazi salute will say they were just waving goodbye and someone just timed the picture right.

Looks like the PC police win again and the cadets saved their butts by lying about it...since the tweet comments they made apparently do not count. Of course the Army wanting to increase minority attendance at the academy couldn't have influenced their decision at all...

This picture is clearly prejudicial to good order and discipline.

I think it more of a Civil Rights matter. They know the crap they'll go thru as women and minorities.

I sincerely hope that this display was just a poor judgement by group of young spirited educated young women proud of both their heritage and their accomplishments. I do not want to be judged by a few of the things I did as a 21 year old SSG. If however, a proper investigation reveals that their action was a social / political statement, their poor judgement brings with it a different reaction which may not be so strong to prohibit their graduation and commissioning but should have consequences none the less.

The potential that I see in these warriors, they should be honed, trained and taught to fight and take no prisoners then armed well then set free on ISIS. I wish I was their instructor, you guys can keep the pomp and ceremony West Pointers I would gladly serve with these future leaders.

we all do stupid things when we're young and old, but this really, these young ladies and future officers need to be sat down and counselled, i found this offensive not because i'm white but because i served 31 years, i know my american history, and i know that slavery was wrong, and i also know that times have changed, for this to come up in a most prestigious millitary acememy is wrong but i understand the learning curve, dont punish but counsel grow these future leaders to make the correct changes i earned everthing i got from the millitary so should they

I have no idea what they were trying to represent by raising their fists. I can ASSUME but, we all know how that breaks down. The problem I have with it is how it can be "perceived". Does it look like a "political statement"? To me it does but, how would I know? If you've ever heard that "perception is reality" then, you know what I mean. In my opinion, it was not a smart thing to do. If I was in charge, I would interview each of them individually to find out. If it turns out it was just to signify "victory" over a hard fought four years in WestPoint then, good for them. Carry on and do great things. However, if it was meant to signify "black power" or support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement, I would expel them all just as fast as I would a group of white Cadets giving the Nazi salute.

I would say no. They are acting like kids.

Even if they can explain their way away from the Black Lives Matter Movement, their gestures could seem demeaning. Anything can be taken out of context, and this is why, while in uniform, you have to be very carful how you act and what you do.

I could care less if they are a bunch of racists morons as long as they do not make their decisions on their personal feelings and bigoted views. Once, they opened that door any 1/2 asses NCO, SNCO, Staff NCO would be able to expose them for who they were.

Hopefully, this is just some stupid lack of good judgment.