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    Army Investigating Chaplain after He Criticized Biden Transgender Policy

    An Army chaplain is under investigation after criticizing the new Biden administration policy on transgender personnel and saying in a social media post they are "rejecting reality" and are "mentally unfit."

    Maj. Andrew Calvert, an Army chaplain with Fort Hood's 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, posted the comments on the Army Times Facebook page underneath a story about the new Biden policy.

    Biden signed an executive order Monday allowing individuals to serve openly under their gender identity. A biological man who identifies as a woman, for example, can serve alongside women under the new policy. The executive order said "gender identity should not be a bar to military service."

    The executive order reversed the Trump-era policy limiting the service of transgender individuals.

    Calvert wrote, "How is rejecting reality (biology) not evidence that a person is mentally unfit (ill), and thus making that person unqualified to serve? There is little difference in this than over those who believe and argue for a 'flat earth,' despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary. The motivation is different, but the argument is the same. This person is a MedBoard for Mental Wellness waiting to happen. What a waste of military resources and funding!"

    KCEN-TV reported on the investigation. The Army's Security Force Assistance Command said in Twitter and Facebook posts Calvert's comments were under investigation. Calvert declined to comment in an Army Times story about the matter.

    Maj. Jefferson Grimes, a public affairs officer, issued a statement.

    "Maj. Calvert's social media post on the Army Times Facebook page is currently under investigation," Grimes said. "We support the Commander in Chief, Secretary of Defense and all DOD policies and directives. We are Soldiers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and that means always treating others with dignity and respect. This includes online communication. We direct our soldiers to 'Think, Type, Post' when engaging in conversations on social media platforms and to follow DOD policies and regulations. When our online conduct does not follow these rules and regulations, we investigate and hold individuals accountable if they are found to be in violation."

    Calvert, on his personal website, says he is a "husband, father, military chaplain and coffee fiend, but most of all I am a devoted follower of Christ Jesus our Lord." He has served in the Army since 2009.

    "My greatest desire is to worship God in whatever role I'm in and to make disciples," his website says.

    A chaplain, he wrote in his website, ensures "that each Service Member is afforded the right to practice his/her faith in accordance with the First Amendment of the US Constitution."

    "We approach ministry with the precept to 'perform and advise.' If I can perform the religious ministry for you, I will. If I can't, I will help you locate someone who can provide for your religious support," he wrote. "Chaplains also advise commanders on the impact of religion and practice both internally and externally to the unit we are assigned to."

    On KCEN-TV's Facebook page, most viewers supported Calvert.

    The most popular comment read, "So, we only have Free speech if everyone agrees with what is said? Or only free speech if we keep it to ourselves? How is this free speech supposed to work these days?"

    Another popular comment read, "He speaks the truth. Lord please place a hedge of protection around him."

    One person wrote, "The world has collectively lost its mind."

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    Well I am sure they will search the Code of Military Justice for any violation that might fall under. Biden is the Commander in Chief and I'm sure it will roll down the Chain of Command from him so as to make an example of him.

    Like everything laws on the books mean nothing to the Left they will do what ever they like. Cause it takes money to fight things in court and I'm sure their hope is someone won't have enough. Then again, the Judges. How will interpret the law on the books.

    Then the appeal process begins with the final stop the Supreme Court for civilians. Military court is different you face a panel COMJ Officers they judge it and its over. Army lawyers (all branches) don't cost you money. He's right in God's eyes I know.
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    The most popular comment read, "So, we only have Free speech if everyone agrees with what is said? Or only free speech if we keep it to ourselves? How is this free speech supposed to work these days?"
    free speach is great but there are many situation where you can not apply it.
    As a nurse working many years in a hospital I have worked under rules that do not allow free speech
    a) even if I know the diagnosis, etc I am not allowed to speak freely with the patient. Sometimes you get ask" Do you know?" and you have to wiggle you way out of giving a answer
    b) a co-worker of mine was fired after several times telling patients freely about what she thinks about the prescribed medikation(she was against any think produced by big Pharma)
    c) I was in situations where I not only had to obey but also to support as a team leader decisions that I believed were wrong or at least not very wise. I could and did tell my boss what I thought but at the end I had to take it .
    d) and of course you all know that that you can not share anything that you know as a counsellor, a nurse/doc, a pastor etc. Your free speach is not free.

    I am a strong believer in free speach within all the boundaries that we have to accept
    For me that means that anybody can talk nonsense, alternative facts(what earlier was call lies) but he has to accept the consequences.
    Even here I believe in restrictions. Like in many european countries it is by law forbidden to deny the Holocaust. Those who spread their opinion that there was never such a thing say that they want to speak freely.But in fact you van get punished, for example in Germany.

    Getting back to the article above: if you are in the Army, etc you are under many regulations and orders, and that is not always easy. You may be forced to say or do things you do not like.

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    When I was in the military we had freedom of speech. There was no repercussions for criticizing a directive from Washington DC or anything that came from a president. There was no regulation prohibiting any of that. When President Clinton introduced his "don't ask, don't tell" into the military many of us openly and loudly spoke out against it without repercussions. I criticized homosexuality without ever suffering their wrath.

    I only began seeing the military come down hard on people, especially in relation to homosexuality during the Obama years, and now the Biden administration. These people are totalitarian.
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    Getting back to the article above: if you are in the Army, etc you are under many regulations and orders, and that is not always easy. You may be forced to say or do things you do not like.[/QUOTE] tuschu

    That's a fact for sure. There is the unlawful order which would really come about in combat situations. But could also come about in regular duty sometimes, like a bias situation or to set someone. But you'd better cross every (T) and dot every (i) and hope you have a witness to disobey the command you were given.

    That "have your six statement" can refer to something bad that happens. Can be a loyalty thing in manipulation to this how we are gonna cover our rear-end. They all get on the same page when asked about the event and be loyal to the company or group. Military life is a whole new ballgame. While I was in Germany I'd be in bad situations just because I was there. And I'd covered guys rear-ends, had some fellas cover mine as well. It's a code of loyalty & honor. No one want's to even be labeled "a rat".

    I've never really been in that situation much since then. But that code is embedded in me I know. That Sargant Schulz thing happens,, "I know nothing". Did I drift off subject a bit or what, (snicker).

    I was in during the Reagan years, I was in basic training on Jan. 20 when he swore in. They called a formation and announced "we have a new Commander & Chief" and the hostage's have been released in Iran. We spoke our opinions on things as well. I served with two gay fella's the were in my Battery. Everybody knew it and when they came in the shower room and showers ya just got out of there fast. It was uncomfortable, just sayin.

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    Getting back to the article above: if you are in the Army, etc you are under many regulations and orders, and that is not always easy. You may be forced to say or do things you do not like. tuschu

    That's a fact for sure. There is the unlawful order which would really come about in combat situations. But could also come about in regular duty sometimes, like a bias situation or to set someone. But you'd better cross every (T) and dot every (i) and hope you have a witness to disobey the command you were given.

    That "have your six statement" can refer to something bad that happens. Can be a loyalty thing in manipulation to this how we are gonna cover our rear-end. They all get on the same page when asked about the event and be loyal to the company or group. Military life is a whole new ballgame. While I was in Germany I'd be in bad situations just because I was there. And I'd covered guys rear-ends, had some fellas cover mine as well. It's a code of loyalty & honor. No one want's to even be labeled "a rat".

    I've never really been in that situation much since then. But that code is embedded in me I know. That Sargant Schulz thing happens,, "I know nothing". Did I drift off subject a bit or what, (snicker).

    I was in during the Reagan years, I was in basic training on Jan. 20 when he swore in. They called a formation and announced "we have a new Commander & Chief" and the hostage's have been released in Iran. We spoke our opinions on things as well. I served with two gay fella's the were in my Battery. Everybody knew it and when they came in the shower room and showers ya just got out of there fast. It was uncomfortable, just sayin.
    My experience is similar to yours. I went in the Air Force not too long after Reagan was elected (September 1981) and got out just after Clinton was elected. So I was in during the Reagan and Bush, Sr. years.

    When I was in they were actually kicking homosexuals out of the military up until "Don't ask, don't tell." I personally knew some homosexuals that were in the military. Some of them were so easily identifiable that it is only a wonder that they were never caught. I certainly wasn't going to out them. I concentrated on sharing the gospel with them.

    I don't think I could recommend the military to anyone today. It seems to be a different environment. When I was in there was strong discipline but there was also freedom to speak your mind. I got laughed at for being a Christian (or a "Jesus Freak" as some labeled me) but I was never forced to do or accept things that was opposed to my beliefs. It seems to be different today where you are in fear of having your military career destroyed simply because you do not accept the LGBTQ lie. No man should be made to violate his conscience when serving and protecting his nation.
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    I don't think I could recommend the military to anyone today.

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