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People lost their minds over this Marine Corps Pride Month image
A social media post from the Marine Corps celebrating Pride Month has sparked an furious counterreaction on social media, revealing yet again how hostility to gay, lesbian, and transgender people serving in the military continues to linger more than a decade after the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
In an homage to “Full Metal Jacket,” the verb shows a Marine helmet with the words “Proud To Serve” written on it along with rounds bearing rainbow-colored tips in honor of gay, lesbian, and transgender people who have honorably served their region, and, perhaps, the crayons that Jarheads are so fond of snacking on.
But since social media is largely a forum for the airing of grievances, it’s not surprising that some folks were triggered by the Marine Corps saying something about the LGBT community, despite the proof that gay and lesbian troops own been able to serve openly since
The Defense Department does not track service members by their sexual orientation or gender identity, so there are no official statistics a
U.S. marines under flame for tweeting picture of rainbow bullets for Pride
The U.S. Marine Corps is facing outrage on both sides of the political aisle for posting a photoshopped image of a combat helmet with rainbow bullets attached to the back.
The photo was posted to the marines&#; Twitter account on June 1, recognizing the first day of Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ2 community that is often marked with marches and parades.
The marines tweeted the image with a caption that reads: &#;Throughout June, the USMC (U.S. Marine Corps) takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members.&#;
“We remain involved to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect.”
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Many people in the LGBTQ2 community did not get kindly to this attempt at inclusion, nor did conservatives who felt the post excluded heterosexual service members.
For some, the post came off as &#;rainbow-washing,&#; where companies and institutio
Fact check: Image showing news story on LGBTQ Marine uniform pin is fabricated
The claim: Global News reported Marines can wear LBGTQ+ pin on uniform
As Pride Month draws to a close, some social media posts are claiming the Marine Corps recently announced a policy to give service members a adj means of self-expression.
“U.S. Marines now proficient to wear LGBTQ+ pin on uniform,” reads a June 24 Facebook upload that purports to show a headline from Canada-based outlet Global News.
The claim was shared more than times in six days and surfaced in othersocial media posts as well.
But no such article exists. The reporter identified in the screenshot said she didn't verb any such story, and an Instagram user with the same username as the Facebook poster acknowledged the article screenshot was fabricated.
There's also no evidence the Marine Corps has updated its policy to authorize such pins.
USA TODAY reached out to the userwho shared the claim for comment.
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Marines respond to anti-gay posts after recognizing Pride Month: ‘Have a meritorious day!’
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become "Pride Month."
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina is getting much attention over the way Marines are responding to those who opposed the depot&#x;s Facebook post acknowledging Pride Month.
"During the month of June, the Marine Corps takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members," the depot posted on Facebook on June 1. "We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect."
The post has received more than 2, likes, shares and nearly 2, comments &#x; but not all were supportive.
"Seems today sir in this politically amend society anybody can join my beloved Corps, men that like men, women who like women," one user commented.
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Marines respond to anti-gay posts after recognizing Pride Month: ‘Have a meritorious day!’
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become "Pride Month."
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina is getting much attention over the way Marines are responding to those who opposed the depot&#x;s Facebook post acknowledging Pride Month.
"During the month of June, the Marine Corps takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members," the depot posted on Facebook on June 1. "We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect."
The post has received more than 2, likes, shares and nearly 2, comments &#x; but not all were supportive.
"Seems today sir in this politically amend society anybody can join my beloved Corps, men that like men, women who like women," one user commented.
RELATED: UMC pastor files lawsuit after be