Would your opinion about the current controversial picture of West Point cadets change, if it was a different group?

Exactly. They need an explanation of what exactly their duties and expectations are going to be and how this action, might not be problematic, but it could be problematic to fostering a command climate where all Soldiers feel supported and included. Bottom line, they are kids. Just like if your toga picture went viral I would expect that someone would explain how young officers in this day have to remember that they support SHARP and foster a command climate that females or males would feel comfortable addressing sexual harassment. The togas might send the message that one subscribes to the frat boy mentality and might not deal with those types of complaints in a professional or swift manner.

It's truly sad that that has to be my answer, but after I was talked to by my commander because of IG complaint I understand the issues that plague these millennial generation. I counseled a soldier for going to the other platoon sergeant about her issues and not coming to her NCO support channel which included me. She took the counseling as I was taking her mentor away, which was not the case, but that's how it was seen. So I now take a very knee jerk reaction to anything that could be construed as wrong to these kids and used against the leaders at another time down the road.

With the current military being how it is, what if it was a group of Latinos flashing signs, or Caucasians flying the Confederate flag, or Asians flying the Rising Sun? Which group should be expelled? Any violation of EO is still a violation. Changing regs here and there is weakening the military and shows a lack of discipline. What kind of an example are these future leaders showing. I would much rather see a toga party where I know my OIC can lighten up. Instead this is a symbol of a radical terrorist organization and a cause for hostile work environment.

By the way, our picture in togas wasn't because we were having a Toga party. It was because we were in company G-1, which was known as the "Greeks." Sometimes a picture just captures poor judgement, not a statement on what each and every member of the photo may or may not believe in.