Posted on Jun 18, 2020
How to address hate and gang associations in the military?
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How does someone address the possibility of a potential active duty person who is actively in a gang/hate group/terrorist organizations? My friend started dating an airforce active duty firefighter who has a nazi tattoo on his arm, is a skinhead, and has Nazi SS memorabilia all over his apartment. The airforce OSI has told me it is his first amendment right to have that tattoo. I thought having those tattoos barred anyone from joining.
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Hmm... DoD went after the Army of Northern Virgina Battle Flag with a vengence as well as various other flags. They also took a dim view of of foreign flags hanging in quarters. In MEPS back in the 90s, I met a guy who was forced to get a White Pride tattoo removed before they would consider his enlistment. Why should this Fire Fighter get a pass? IIRC, 1st Amendment rights really don't apply to serving members of the military.
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There are issues there. Simply inform your chaplain, 1SG and Company Commander.
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I am a little skeptical because tattoos that discriminate, are offensive or are directly related to gangs/hate groups are all prohibited. If the claim is true it should be a slam dunk. If OSI is truly slipping on this you need to report it to the direct chain of command or just make an IG complaint. Providing pictures will help verify the claim.
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