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originally posted by: LSU2018
originally posted by: Spider879
originally posted by: LSU2018
a reply to: Spider879
I'll just take your word for it. I wouldn't know.
Ex Navy myself, that's why it kinda stung for me, not saying there were never any individual racist in the military, but during my stint, something like an org was rare.
From what I understand, the military isn't quite what it used to be. When my Uncle went to basic for the Marines in the late 60's, he let out a little laugh when the guy next to him farted and he (my Uncle) was punched in the gut and brought to his knees. I'm extremely thankful for our military and the sacrifices most of our men give up, but they're not made into soldiers like they used to be. That's why we end up with Bergdahls and Melzers committing treason or guys wanting to be turned into girls, like Beck - the former Navy SEAL - and Bradley Manning...
originally posted by: FlyinHeadlock
He's a jihadist terrorist. He also dabbles in neo Nazi. Dude is a mental trainwreck.
originally posted by: Spider879
originally posted by: LSU2018
a reply to: Spider879
I'll just take your word for it. I wouldn't know.
Ex Navy myself, that's why it kinda stung for me, not saying there were never any individual racist in the military, but during my stint, something like an org was rare.
Melzer allegedly attempted to orchestrate a murderous ambush on his own unit by unlawfully revealing its location, strength, and armaments to a neo-Nazi, anarchist, white supremacist group. Melzer allegedly provided this potentially deadly information intending that it be conveyed to jihadist terrorists. As alleged, Melzer was motivated by racism and hatred as he attempted to carry out this ultimate act of betrayal.
FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “Melzer declared himself to be a traitor against the United States, and described his own conduct as tantamount to treason. We agree. He turned his back on his county and his unit while aligning himself with members of the neo-Nazi group O9A.
In approximately October 2019, MELZER deployed abroad with the Army. Prior to planning the attack, MELZER consumed propaganda from multiple extremist groups, including O9A and the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, which is also known as ISIS. For example, in connection with the investigation, the FBI seized from an iCloud account maintained by MELZER an ISIS-issued document with a title that included the phrase “HARVEST OF THE SOLDIERS” and described attacks and murders of U.S. personnel in approximately April 2020.
MELZER and his co-conspirators planned what they referred to as a “jihadi attack” during the deployment, with the objective of causing a “mass casualty” event victimizing his fellow service members. MELZER acknowledged in electronic communications that he could be killed during the attack, and, describing his willingness to die, wrote “who gives a f--k [. . .] it would be another war . . . I would’ve died successfully . . . cause [] another 10 year war in the Middle East would definitely leave a mark.”