Pentagon To Review Whether Troops Who Wore 'Make Aircrew Great Again' Patches During President Trump's Visit Broke The Rules

Airmen onboard the USS WASP wearing patches on their jumpsuits that read “Make Aircrew Great Again.” The patches include an image in the center in the likeness of President Trump. pic.twitter.com/rQKAyrcDte
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The Hill: Navy reviewing if service members violated policy by wearing 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patches

The Navy is reportedly reviewing whether some service members violated Defense Department policy by wearing "Make Aircrew Great Again" patches during President Trump’s visit to the USS Wasp stationed in Japan.

The Navy said in a statement that the matter was under review by leadership, according to The Associated Press. The department said it was reviewing the patches to ensure they didn't violate any regulations administered by the Defense Department.

The Pentagon has regulations against partisan political acts by service members while in uniform.

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Editor: Some in the media are "losing it" over this patch .... ‘A frightening reflection of our nation’s descent into authoritarianism’: US service members wear ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches with image of Trump (AlertNet).

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