Posted on Apr 6, 2016
Air Force Reserve Probes Video Showing Retiree Removed from Ceremony
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Solo, wonder what happened here? Story says he was authorized through proper channels but got escorted out...reason not really told.
Air Force Reserve Probes Video Showing Retiree Removed from Ceremony
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Here is the original Thread
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/video-retired-smsgt-forcibly-removed-from-retirement-ceremony
In it is a link to the story. Short VS the CoC had an issue with this man, he was authorized to be there and they had no right to force him to leave, and he was Guest of the Guest of Honor.
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/video-retired-smsgt-forcibly-removed-from-retirement-ceremony
In it is a link to the story. Short VS the CoC had an issue with this man, he was authorized to be there and they had no right to force him to leave, and he was Guest of the Guest of Honor.
Video: Retired SMSgt Forcibly Removed from Retirement Ceremony | RallyPoint
http://www.jqpublicblog.com/video-retired-smsgt-forcibly-removed-retirement-ceremony/Some things you need to see for yourself. I have no idea of the back story and frankly, that doesn't matter. Not certain how the Air Force does things, but someone at some level needed to step up and say this needs to be handled differently. With everything being posted to social media, this commander needed better advisors. Ouch.
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Can't read story because not a member, however I would like to hear about this ine
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SSgt Robert Jorgensen
Air Force Reserve Probes Video Showing Retiree Removed from Ceremony
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Video captures a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base (Video Still)
Video captures a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base (Video Still)
Fox News | Apr 06, 2016 | by Edmund DeMarche
A video that captured a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at a California base has prompted an investigation, an Air Force Reserve official said Wednesday.
The incident occurred at Travis Air Force Base, near Sacramento on April 3, at the retirement of an unidentified master sergeant from the 749th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Retired Senior Master Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez, in civilian clothing, is shown attempting to read a statement before three uniformed airmen forcibly remove him.
The 50-second video clip was first posted on JQPublicBlog.com, which called the footage "a disgraceful spectacle" during what is usually a calm send off.
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A source who was present at the event told the military blog that Rodriguez was there at the request of the retiree, but had been banned from the base by the squadron commander.
A spokesman from the reserve said that the confrontation stemmed from "an unplanned participation" at the event.
"Rodriguez ignored numerous requests to respect the Air Force prescribed ceremony and unfortunately was forcibly removed," a Travis official said in a statement to FoxNews.com. "We will continue to investigate the situation fully."
Neither Rodriguez nor the honoree could be reached for comment.
Stephan Sila, who identified himself as the officiating officer at the ceremony and a 28-year Air Force veteran, wrote in a Facebook post published on the military blog that Rodriguez simply planned to read a statement honoring the flag and that his appearance had been cleared through the proper chain of command.
Sila said the incident has angered non-commissioned officers who believe the retirement ceremony was marred by the ugly incident.
"Why do you think people are leaving (the Air Force) in droves?" Sila wrote. "Because the guys in the trenches are subjected to nonstop stupidity from commanders who don’t deserve the rank, respect, or support of the people ther’re in charge of."
The Air Force Reserve said in the statement it "respects and defends the right to free speech and religious expression."
Edmund DeMarche is a news editor for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @EDeMarche.
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Video captures a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base (Video Still)
Video captures a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base (Video Still)
Fox News | Apr 06, 2016 | by Edmund DeMarche
A video that captured a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony at a California base has prompted an investigation, an Air Force Reserve official said Wednesday.
The incident occurred at Travis Air Force Base, near Sacramento on April 3, at the retirement of an unidentified master sergeant from the 749th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Retired Senior Master Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez, in civilian clothing, is shown attempting to read a statement before three uniformed airmen forcibly remove him.
The 50-second video clip was first posted on JQPublicBlog.com, which called the footage "a disgraceful spectacle" during what is usually a calm send off.
Related Video:
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/04/06/air-force-reserve-probes-video-showing-retiree-removed-ceremony.html?ESRC=todayinmil.sm
A source who was present at the event told the military blog that Rodriguez was there at the request of the retiree, but had been banned from the base by the squadron commander.
A spokesman from the reserve said that the confrontation stemmed from "an unplanned participation" at the event.
"Rodriguez ignored numerous requests to respect the Air Force prescribed ceremony and unfortunately was forcibly removed," a Travis official said in a statement to FoxNews.com. "We will continue to investigate the situation fully."
Neither Rodriguez nor the honoree could be reached for comment.
Stephan Sila, who identified himself as the officiating officer at the ceremony and a 28-year Air Force veteran, wrote in a Facebook post published on the military blog that Rodriguez simply planned to read a statement honoring the flag and that his appearance had been cleared through the proper chain of command.
Sila said the incident has angered non-commissioned officers who believe the retirement ceremony was marred by the ugly incident.
"Why do you think people are leaving (the Air Force) in droves?" Sila wrote. "Because the guys in the trenches are subjected to nonstop stupidity from commanders who don’t deserve the rank, respect, or support of the people ther’re in charge of."
The Air Force Reserve said in the statement it "respects and defends the right to free speech and religious expression."
Edmund DeMarche is a news editor for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @EDeMarche.
RELATED TOPICS
Headlines Air Force Military Reserves Veterans
© Copyright 2016 Fox News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Air Force Reserve Probes Video Showing Retiree Removed from Ceremony
A video that captured a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant being forcibly removed from a ceremony has prompted an investigation.
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IF he was cleared, and no one informed those NCO's they're not in the wrong for removing him. The Chain of Command DEFINITELY failed him severely and disrespected this NCO's retirement ceremony by not telling them he was ok. There's no second go round for this.
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MSgt John McGowan
SSG. it is my understanding the CO ordered the NCO's to remove him aand the CO even helped. Also I believe the retired SMSgt had permission to be there at the request of the retiring SGT. The CO had tried to ban the SMSgt from the cermony was unable to do so. It is the second time around andinformation is out that is incorrect. I am ashamed of my Air Force for this happening.
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SSG Warren Swan
MSgt John McGowan - no need to be embarrassed . You didn't do it. My question to you would be did these two have some kind of beef and that is why he wasn't allowed in? And why didn't they respect the wishes of the retiring SM? This is HIS show.
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MSgt John McGowan
SSG. This thing has gone viral. It was in 3 different Web spots on the internet. The AF looks bad.
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