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Three of the six branches of the U.S. Military faced backlash on Wednesday after publishing tweets celebrating the start of LGBT community’s Pride Month.
The tweet that generated by far the most controversy was from the U.S. Marine Corps, which posted a picture of a helmet with rainbow-colored bullets.
“Throughout June, the USMC takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members,” the tweet stated. “We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect. #PrideMonth #USMC”
Throughout June, the USMC takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members. We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect.#PrideMonth #USMC pic.twitter.com/MOyvFmyJiB
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) June 1, 2022
Notable responses to the tweet included a variety of mocking and sarcastic reactions:
The U.S. Air Force also published a tweet, which stated: “Happy Pride Month!”
“We are the best #USAF by leveraging the diverse backgrounds & strengths of each member of our total force,” the tweet said. “We are committed to making the #AirForce a place where all can reach their full potential. #PRIDE #Pridemonth.”
The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro responded, “Our Air Force’s success has literally nothing to do with the subjective sense of sexual fulfillment of its members.”
Our Air Force's success has literally nothing to do with the subjective sense of sexual fulfillment of its members https://t.co/00D99yQY2p
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 1, 2022
The U.S. Space Force published an interview from Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback about how the military is “working to change policy, change minds, and create opportunities for LGBTQ+ members of the military.”