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In reply to the discussion: That is one pissed off Sergeant Major of the Army [View all]John1956PA
(4,499 posts)13. Thank you for mentioning tabs. Here is the definition I learned from researching.
From https://combatoperators.com/expert-analysis/tabs-of-the-us-army/ :
Tabs of the United States Army refer to the cloth and/or metal arches used to display a word or words signifying a special skill worn on U.S. Army uniforms. Those tabs are used to identify a units or a soldiers special skill(s) or are worn as part of a units unique heritage. Individual tabs are also worn as small metal arches above or below medals or ribbons on dress uniforms.
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Bigwign Republican jerkoffs treated our honorable Military Leaders like "Suckers and Losers"
Champp
Tuesday
#3
You might be wrong. The ones in my family (retired) understand strategy & see
AnotherMother4Peace
Tuesday
#19
I'll wager they're honorable Republicans who believe in protecting democracy and upholding the Constitution.
sop
Tuesday
#25
Not True. And there's no doubt that even a significant portion of Republican Officers
Wiz Imp
Tuesday
#33
My husband read most of Trump's speech to me this afternoon while I was cooking & HOLY FUCK!!
CrispyQ
Tuesday
#88
We're Using the Term "Brain" in the Widest Possible Sense Here, Right, Wherein Earthworms Have One?
The Roux Comes First
Tuesday
#67
Thank you for mentioning tabs. Here is the definition I learned from researching.
John1956PA
Tuesday
#13
From the look of these guys, they intend to fulfill their oath if Trump attempts to declare martial law.
patphil
Tuesday
#21
Ironically, the best way for the military to coordinate a response if Trump were to go totally off the rails....
thesquanderer
Tuesday
#39
Only if Trump can figure out how to make them say at one of his 'clubs' at our expense.
Attilatheblond
Tuesday
#66
I didn't think an officer in uniform was supposed to surrender their sidearm.
hamsterjill
Tuesday
#58
Well thank you for clarifying because we always do want to be super accurate!
hamsterjill
Tuesday
#55
MaddowBlog-Why Pete Hegseth's pitch to generals and admirals was even worse than expected
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#43
Can't wait until we see this fucking, drunken, failed, tabless infantry officer
Aviation Pro
Tuesday
#44
It would be easier to recognize their importance if they carried the words "don't fuck with me, junior". nt
eppur_se_muova
Tuesday
#64
The SMA has military authority equivalent to a Lieutenant (or three-star) General.
Aristus
Tuesday
#65
Figured the "no more dudes in a dress" quip might get Kegseth's ass in a sling. (Still
allegorical oracle
Tuesday
#90
In a room filled with CIBs, Ranger and SF tabs, enough hashmarks to sink an aircraft carrier, a former drunk NG officer
artemisia1
Tuesday
#92
There were plenty of Chief Master Sergeants at that stupid meeting.
JustABozoOnThisBus
15 hrs ago
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