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In reply to the discussion: Army promotes Yevgeny Vindman, who was fired by Trump White House. [View all]tavernier
(12,299 posts)29. It's a real feather in his cap.
Oh sure, the promotion as well. But the real honor is being able to tell his grandchildren that he was fired by Trump because of his patriotism to his country.
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Wait. I wasn't aware the Senate has to approve military officer promotions.
msfiddlestix
May 2021
#49
Interesting. I never knew this.. I guess it's almost a pro-forma matter sort of speak?
msfiddlestix
May 2021
#54
Hmm. Seems about parr for the course I suppose, on the other hand it seems weird to me
msfiddlestix
May 2021
#60
He is retired and pursuing a doctorate. He needs to be rehired. He deserves his Eagles.
SunSeeker
May 2021
#25
Wow, this is great initiative. I hope it thrives and accomplishes it's mission.
msfiddlestix
May 2021
#50
Yes, he may have been forced to retire, but he is still defending his country. nt
SunSeeker
May 2021
#59
Excellent. Hope the f'n, murdering, orange traitor chokes on this. Or strokes out.
niyad
May 2021
#31
And yet: Mike Flynn. We pay for our fights win or lose. But we certainly won with this promotion.
marble falls
May 2021
#42
You can copy and past mine or go to an emoji website and copy the ones you like
Lucinda
May 2021
#61