Staff Reports
The United States Air Force has jumped on the bandwagon of pandering to left-wing social justice warriors by posting a photo of a service member saluting an LGBTQ+ flag on its social media channels. This absurd display is part of the military’s broader effort to showcase its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. However, one has to ask the question: where does this go? Will the military start saluting every single group that demands recognition and validation? The military’s role is to defend our country, not to engage in politically correct posturing.
NEW: The Air Force just posted an image of a soldier saluting the LGBTQ flag to celebrate pride month.
Has the military officially gone woke? https://t.co/ZZHJjGfA5q
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) June 7, 2023
The image shows a soldier standing tall with his hand at his brow in a formal salute in front of a colorful, striped flag symbolizing the LGBTQ+ community. This shallow gesture does nothing to advance the security of our nation, but rather serves the interests of the woke crowd.
June is #PrideMonth! The Department of the Air Force proudly recognizes and celebrates generations of LGBTQI+ service members and their contributions to our #AirForce & #SpaceForce. pic.twitter.com/lQi9lH5sdr
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) June 7, 2023
Inappropriate for the military to be encouraging this type of behavior
— Biden My Time 🇺🇸 (@BidenMyTime_) June 7, 2023
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It’s illegal for a branch of the US Military to salute anything but the US Flag.
What the US Air Force is doing here is disgraceful.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 7, 2023
What's the deal with talking about sexuality non-stop & all the sexuality flags? Creepy af
— The Goat (@Pebo4Real) June 7, 2023
It is illegal to salute another flag if you are a service member. Take this down.
— Thomas Musket ⓒ (@ThomasMusket) June 7, 2023
The accompanying statement reads, “June is #PrideMonth! The Department of the Air Force proudly recognizes and celebrates generations of LGBTQI+ service members and their contributions to our #AirForce & #SpaceForce.” It’s clear that this display is nothing more than virtue signalling. It is not indicative of any progress for the LGBT community or a meaningful contribution to the military mission.
It is concerning that the military leadership is more focused on promoting social activism than defending our nation against potential threats from foreign powers. The military should be neutral and nonpartisan and should stay out of divisive socio-political movements that detract from its crucial mission.
Ultimately, this display of political correctness has no place in our military. The focus of the Armed Forces should always be to serve our country and defend our freedoms and liberties, not pander to leftist activists.
