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* WASHINGTON – Sgt. Bruce Weaver recalls in an instant the heft of the chain that the all-white trainers at the Maryland National Guard forced him to wear during training at officer candidate school.
For three days, Weaver, a Black soldier in the Maryland National Guard, hauled the chain – running, falling behind under the burden, being hectored by instructors. They claimed it would remind him to follow the chain of command.
He was stunned. It felt as if he'd been subjected to the kind of punishment used by enslavers, Weaver told USA TODAY.
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For three days, Weaver, a Black soldier in the Maryland National Guard, hauled the chain – running, falling behind under the burden, being hectored by instructors. They claimed it would remind him to follow the chain of command.
He was stunned. It felt as if he'd been subjected to the kind of punishment used by enslavers, Weaver told USA TODAY.
Follow the link to read the entire article.
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Yeah, we had the same chain drill at USNA. My black roommate and the other black miss in my company didn't have a problem with it. My guess is this soldier missed the message of the chain...
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LT Brad McInnis
SSG Shavonde Chase - That doesn't work in combat, and that is what every military member should be training for. Anything less will get you and the service member next to you killed. Look at any of our potential adversaries and ask yourself if they are doing "feelings" training. If people are so worried about their feelings, then maybe they need to find a job. The military service is a calling, not a job. We need to be stronger, not weaker.
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LT Brad McInnis
SSG Richard Relyea - Yeah, with you. Don't think the Chinese are really into getting into a talk circle and talking things out.
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Maj John Bell
LT Brad McInnis - Whenever someone tells me that the Marines are too hard and don't care about people's feelings I remember what our enemies did to this Jordanian pilot. I'll worry about feelings after I'm sure you have what you need to get home alive, if possible.
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Maj John Bell
LT Brad McInnis - As far as humiliating, when you were at USNA, did you have to ever show up in working uniform "Batman" for uniform races during plebe summer?
Sweat gear, Blue Speedo with yellow stipe outside the sweats. duty belt, black socks, boondockers, rain cape, and Dixie cup with the brim pulled down.
27th Company, Oscar Platoon, GET SOME!!!!
Sweat gear, Blue Speedo with yellow stipe outside the sweats. duty belt, black socks, boondockers, rain cape, and Dixie cup with the brim pulled down.
27th Company, Oscar Platoon, GET SOME!!!!
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All I read was a SJW. I used to do pull ups with a chain around my neck. My thought was kicking somes butt because I thought I was a badass.
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